Human Sexuality
Biological, Psychological, and Cultural Perspectives
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Gay Studies, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Health
| Author: | Anne Bolin, Patricia Whelehan | ISBN: | 9781135696658 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | September 10, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Anne Bolin, Patricia Whelehan |
| ISBN: | 9781135696658 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | September 10, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Human Sexuality: Biological, Psychological, and Cultural Perspectives is a unique textbook that provides a complete analysis of this crucial aspect of life around the world. Utilizing viewpoints across cultural and national boundaries, and deftly weaving evolutionary and psychological perspectives, Bolin and Whelehan go beyond the traditional evolution and primatology to address cross-cultural and contemporary issues, as well as anthropological contributions and psycho-social perspectives.
Taking into account the evolution of human anatomy, sexual behavior, attitudes, and beliefs, this far-reaching text goes beyond what is found in traditional books to present a wide diversity of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors found globally. In addition to providing a rich array of photographs, illustrations, tables, and a glossary of terms, this extraordinary textbook explores:
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pregnancy and childbirth as a bio-cultural experience
life-course issues related to gender identity, sexual orientations, behaviors, and lifestyles
socioeconomic, political, historical, and ecological influences on sexual behavior
early childhood sexuality, puberty and adolescence
birth control, fertility, conception, and sexual differentiation
HIV infection, AIDS, AIDS globalization and sex work
Fusing biological, socio-psychological, and cultural influences to offer new perspectives on understanding human sexuality, its development over millions of years of evolution, and how sexuality is embedded in specific socio-cultural contexts, this is the text for educators and students who wish to understand human sexuality in all of its richness and complexity.
Human Sexuality: Biological, Psychological, and Cultural Perspectives is a unique textbook that provides a complete analysis of this crucial aspect of life around the world. Utilizing viewpoints across cultural and national boundaries, and deftly weaving evolutionary and psychological perspectives, Bolin and Whelehan go beyond the traditional evolution and primatology to address cross-cultural and contemporary issues, as well as anthropological contributions and psycho-social perspectives.
Taking into account the evolution of human anatomy, sexual behavior, attitudes, and beliefs, this far-reaching text goes beyond what is found in traditional books to present a wide diversity of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors found globally. In addition to providing a rich array of photographs, illustrations, tables, and a glossary of terms, this extraordinary textbook explores:
-
pregnancy and childbirth as a bio-cultural experience
life-course issues related to gender identity, sexual orientations, behaviors, and lifestyles
socioeconomic, political, historical, and ecological influences on sexual behavior
early childhood sexuality, puberty and adolescence
birth control, fertility, conception, and sexual differentiation
HIV infection, AIDS, AIDS globalization and sex work
Fusing biological, socio-psychological, and cultural influences to offer new perspectives on understanding human sexuality, its development over millions of years of evolution, and how sexuality is embedded in specific socio-cultural contexts, this is the text for educators and students who wish to understand human sexuality in all of its richness and complexity.
