Taming Passion for the Public Good: Policing Sex in the Early Republic

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Taming Passion for the Public Good This page intentionally left blank Taming Passion for the Public Good Policing Sex in the Early Republic Mark E. Kann a NEW YORK UNIVERSIT Y PRESS New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org© 2013 by New York University All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Kann, Mark E. Taming passion for the public good : policing sex in the early republic / Mark E. Kann. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8147-7019-1 (cl : alk. paper) ISBN 978-0-8147-6467-1 (e-book) ISBN 978-0-8147-5946-2 (e-book) 1. Sex—United States—History—17th century. 2. Sex—United States—History—18th century. 3. Sexual ethics—United States—History. 4. United States—History—1783-1865. 5. United States—Moral conditions. I. Title. HQ18.U5K365 2012 306.70973—dc23 2012042106 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppliers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 For Shane, A.J., and Emma This page intentionally left blank ...