The bisexual option
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書誌事項
The bisexual option
（Haworth gay & lesbian studies）
Haworth Press, c1993
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-206) and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Soon to be translated into Japanese! The Bisexual Option explores bisexuality, explains the bisexual, and explodes myths surrounding this large "unseen" segment of the population. Now in its second edition, this intriguing book gives an overview of bisexuality. As there is still no book that covers the subject like this one, it is must reading for establishing a contemporary view of bisexuality and those committed to a bisexual lifestyle. Fritz Klein, an experienced psychiatrist and expert in bisexuality and sexual orientation, explains the concept and the variables of sexual orientation and where bisexuality fits.He covers many subjects in the book including:
myths of bisexual nonexistence and the "either/or" dilemma
intimacy, both emotional and sexual
an explanation of bisexuality and the Oedipus Complex
definitions and examples of the healthy and troubled bisexual
major sociological findings about bisexuality
the bisexual in history
the bisexual as depicted in the arts
factors that will influence bisexuality in the futureThe book helps readers understand where they fit on the sexual orientation continuum. The Bisexual Option aids in explaining who bisexuals are and why they have problems in heterosexual as well as homosexual societies and shows bisexuals that they are not alone. Even helping professionals will find information on this "invisible" but large segment of the population.A variety of readers will want to read The Bisexual Option including the bisexual community and individual bisexuals, the homosexual communities which include many bisexuals, mental health practitioners, psychologists, both students and professionals, university students, married partners of bisexuals, HIV/AIDS workers who wish to become acquainted with how bisexuality affects the risk to the heterosexual community, sexologists, and researchers.
目次
Contents
Foreword (Regina U. Reinhardt)
I. What Is Bisexuality
The Threat
Toward a Definition
"The Bisexual-Intimacy Level"
Sexuality and the Oedipus Complex: A New Look
II. Bisexuality and Health
The Troubled Bisexual--The Healthy Bisexual
The Troubled Bisexual--Profiles
The Healthy Bisexual--Profiles
III. The Bisexual in Society
Sociological Findings
The Bisexual in History and the Arts
The Bisexual Future: Present-Day Factors
Appendix A: The Bisexual as Portrayed in the Arts
Appendix B: Bisexual Survey Results
Index
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