Dating and sexuality in America : a reference handbook

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Dating and sexuality in America : a reference handbook

Jeffrey S. Turner

(Contemporary world issues)

ABC-CLIO, c2003

  • (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Contents of Works
  • Background and history
  • Issues, controversies, and solutions
  • Worldwide perspective
  • Chronology
  • Biographical sketches
  • Facts and data
  • Directory of organizations, associations, and Agencies
  • Selected print and nonprint resources
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A highly informative account of trends, concepts, and problems related to dating and sexuality in the United States, along with thought-provoking coverage of today's most important issues and controversies. A history of dating and sexuality illuminates new trends and problems that were absent just a few decades ago. The most important dating and sexuality issues facing teenagers today are explored, including solutions and implications for educational intervention. The work elucidates how dating unfolds and how sexual attitudes and behaviors impact intimacy. Valuable information about organizations and individuals as well as print and electronic resources are included in this authoritative work. 32 biographical profiles describing the research of respected contributors to the fields of dating, sexuality, adolescent development, and family life A lively and engaging timeline chronicling the historic events that shaped dating and sexuality in America, such as the birth of the drive-in movie theater, the pill, the sexual revolution, MTV, HIV/AIDS, the Internet, and Viagra

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