Noted Historian of Psychology to Speak at Qwebec Expo

MONTREAL—QWEBEC Expo organizers have announced that Dr. Edward Shorter, president of Edward Shorter Associates will present a seminar entitled "Holding Off the ‘Death of Porn’: Some New Ideas." Dr. Shorter will be presenting his ideas on Saturday, August 16, from 1:45-2:45pm, in the Mini Seminars room at the Expo. Dr. Shorter is the author of How Everyone Became Depressed (Oxford 2013), is a social historian of medicine at the University of Toronto who has published histories of obstetrics and gynecology (Women’s Bodies), the doctor-patient relationship (Doctors and Their Patients), psychosomatic illness (From Paralysis to Fatigue), and sexuality (Written in the Flesh: A History of Desire). Of the talk he will give in Montreal, he said, "There’s been a lot of talk about the ‘death of porn.’ But, to paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. There is still a lot of runway space left in Adult Entertainment. But it’s a matter of recognizing where the growth markets lie. Dr. Shorter can be followed on Twitter. For additional information on exhibiting, sponsoring or attending the show, go here or contact Michael Plant at admin@qwebec.com. Call