Celibacy and Religious TraditionsIf sexuality is inherently social, the same thing can be said about celibacy. An understanding of celibacy, argues Carl Olson, can be a useful way to view the significance of the human body within a social context. The purpose of this book is to examine how the practice of celibacy differs cross culturally as well as historically within a particular religious tradition. The essays (all previously unpublished) will demonstrate that celibacy is a