| Description |
xxv, 559 pages : illustrations ( some color), color maps ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Sexuality: pathways to understanding -- Women's bodies -- Men's bodies -- Sex and gender differences -- Attraction, arousal, and response -- Sexual behavior -- Sexual relationships -- Fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth -- Contraception and abortion -- Sexuality across the life span : from birth to adolescence -- Sexuality across the life span: adulthood -- Sexual orientation -- Atypical sexuality -- Sexual disorders -- Sexually transmitted diseases -- Sexual assault, harassment, and partner violence -- Sex as a commodity -- Glossary -- Photo credits -- References -- Author index -- Subject index |
| Summary |
In Discovering Human Sexuality, 2nd edition, biology topics such as evolution, sex hormones, the neural mechanisms of sex, sexual development, and the biology of sexually transmitted diseases are presented in a brief manner. It has an evidence-based approach, an emphasis on diversity, and many illustrations, and has been updated with a reorganized, rewritten, and expanded chapter on history and methods of study; more on the anthropological approach to sexuality and cultural influences; updated research, laws, medical advances, contraceptives, cultural events, and statistics; a new series of boxes on controversies; illustrations, frequently asked questions, and other features; and a companion website containing chapter outlines, study questions, animations, activities, quizzes, flashcards, web links, and other features. LeVay, a neuroscientist, science writer, and teacher, and Janice Baldwin are joined by John Baldwin for this edition |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2009 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Sex (Biology)
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Sex (Psychology)
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Sex -- Social aspects.
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Sex.
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Sexual disorders.
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| Author |
Baldwin, Janice I.
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Baldwin, John D., 1941-
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| LC no. |
2012000347 |
| ISBN |
9780878935710 (paperback) |
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