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Human sexuality in a world of diversity

Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, Lois Fichner-Rathus

Allyn and Bacon, c1997

3rd ed

Available at  / 3 libraries

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Nevid's name appears first on the previous edition

Includes bibliographical references (p. 658-690) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Integrating multicultural and multi-ethnic perspectives throughout the text, this work aims to broaden student understanding of the range of cultural differences in human sexual experiences both around the world and within society. It includes attention to AIDS, STDs and other critical problems such as date rape, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and teenage pregnancy.

Table of Contents

What is Human Sexuality? Research Methods. Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology. Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology. Sexual Arousal and Response Outline. Attraction and Love. Relationships, Intimacy and Communication. Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns. Sexual Orientation. Conception, Pregnancy and Childbirth. Contraception and Abortion. Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence. Sexuality in Adulthood. Sexual Dysfunctions. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Atypical Sexual Variations. Sexual Coercion. Commerical Sex. Making Responsible Sexual Decisions - An Epilogue.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA31469648
  • ISBN
    • 0205200184
  • LCCN
    96018060
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Boston
  • Pages/Volumes
    xviii, 713 p.
  • Size
    29 cm
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