Understanding human sexuality
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Understanding human sexuality
McGraw-Hill, c1994
5th ed
- alk. paper
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This text approaches the subject of human sexuality from a psychological perspective. It features information from a variety of disciplines, such as biology, women's studies, sociology, anthropology and health education. The text offers extensive coverage of research and theoretical findings but its informal tone makes it suitable for students at all academic levels. This edition features expanded coverage of multicultural research; current information about newly-approved methods of contraception, such as Norplant; a revised presentation of STDs, HIV and AIDS to reflect recent research findings; and an added section on intimacy. Attention is given to gender: the text highlights differences betwwen male and female sexuality and the importance of gender roles in sexual behaviour.
Table of Contents
- Sexuality in perspective
- theoretical perspectives on sexuality
- sex research
- sexual anatomy
- sex hormones and sexual differentiation
- menstruation and menopause
- conception, pregnancy and childbirth
- contraception and abortion
- the physiology of sexual response
- techniques of arousal and communication
- sexuality and the life cycle - childhood and adolescence
- sexuality and the life cycle - adulthood
- attraction, love and intimacy
- gender roles, female sexuality and male sexuality
- sexual orientation - gay, straight or bi?
- variations in sexual behaviour
- sexual coercion
- sex for sale
- sexual dysfunction and sex therapy
- sexually transmitted diseases
- ethics, religion and sexuality
- sex and the law
- sex education.
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