Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity / Edition 5

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Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity builds upon the successful formula of integrating multicultural and multiethnic perspectives throughout that has made this one of the top sexuality books on the market. The fourth edition continues to broaden understanding of the range of cultural differences in human sexual experiences both around the world and within our own society. With the addition of a new feature on sexuality In the New Millennium, the book continues to lead the way in exploring new directions in human sexuality. Offers comprehensive updating of scientific developments in the field, including topics such as contraception, AIDS, and STDs. Includes self-assessment exercises and self-scoring questionnaires that give opportunities to explore attitudes and beliefs. Includes coverage of the recent Council on Aging study on sexuality and sexual activity among older adults. For anyone interested in psychological, health related, sociological, and biological aspects of human sexuality.
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New edition of a text that incorporates a multicultural, multiethnic perspective reflecting the diversity of sexual experience in our society and around the world. It incorporates a new feature entitled "In the New Millennium" that highlights the way these experiences are being transformed as we cross into the 21st century. Twenty chapters discuss human sexuality; research methods; anatomy and physiology; arousal and response; gender identity and roles; attraction and love; relationships and communications; techniques, behavior patterns, orientations, dysfunctions, transmitted infections, atypical sexual variations, coercion, and commercial sex; sexuality in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood; conception, pregnancy, childbirth, contraception, and abortion; and making responsible sexual decisions. Includes color photographs and illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780205335176
  • Publisher: Pearson
  • Publication date: 7/1/1901
  • Edition description: Older Edition
  • Edition number: 5
  • Pages: 736
  • Product dimensions: 8.30 (w) x 11.60 (h) x 1.40 (d)

Table of Contents

1 What Is Human Sexuality? 3
2 Research Methods 35
3 Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology 62
4 Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology 101
5 Sexual Arousal and Response 125
6 Gender Identity and Gender Roles 153
7 Attraction and Love 185
8 Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication 207
9 Sexual Techniques and Behavior Patterns 233
10 Sexual Orientation 261
11 Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth 293
12 Contraception and Abortion 331
13 Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence 373
14 Sexuality In Adulthood 403
15 Sexual Dysfunctions 439
16 Sexually Transmitted Diseases 471
17 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 501
18 Atypical Sexual Variations 535
19 Sexual Coercion 561
20 Commercial Sex 599
21 Making Responsible Sexual Decisions - An Epilogue 629
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