DESCRIPTION:
This is the latest edition of this invaluable reference text in the field of human sexuality written by one of the foremost authorities in the field. This new edition offers scholarly, sensitive and unbiased coverage of the biological, psychological and social aspects of sexual behavior. The third edition of this multidisciplinary text is fully revised, expanded and updated to reflect the most recent developments in sexual attitudes and behavior.
CONTENTS:
1. Introduction
2. Models of human sexuality: the role of theory
3. Sexual differentiation and the development of gender identity
4. Sexual arousal and response - the psychosomatic circle
5. Sexual development
6. Heterosexuality
7. Sexuality and ageing
8. Homosexuality and bisexuality
9. Sexual variations
10. Transgender, gender non-conformity and transvestism
11. The nature of problematic sexuality
12. Helping people with sexual problems: assessment and treatment options
13. Sexual aspects of medical practice
14. HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections
15. Sexual aspects of fertility, fertility control and infertility
16. Sexual offences
Index of references
