The first scholarly study of nudism in America. NUDIST SOCIETY provides a compelling view of an often misunderstood social phenomenon that is rapidly growing & emerging from the confines of the "nudist camp" & into the mainstream of modern living & recreation. From its early roots in 1900s Germany to its present day commercialization in the budding clothes-free recreation industry, NUDIST SOCIETY follows the transplantation & evolution of this unique lifestyle. Who are the nudists? What effect does nudism have on the family unit? What is the relationship between nudism & sex? Is nudism legal? The authors, Hartman & Fithian (THE TREATMENT OF SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION; ANY MAN CAN) & Donald Johnson (THE NUDIST), answer these questions & many more in clear, intelligent terms. Kirkus Review called NUDIST SOCIETY: "A thoroughly respectable & responsible presentation."