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Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality » (4th Edition)

Book cover image of Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality by Jerrold S. Greenberg

Authors: Jerrold S. Greenberg, Clint E. Bruess, Sarah C. Conklin
ISBN-13: 9780763776602, ISBN-10: 0763776602
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Jones & Barlett Learning
Date Published: March 2010
Edition: 4th Edition

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Author Biography: Jerrold S. Greenberg

Greenberg, Jerrold (Univ of Maryland); Bruess, Clint (Univ of Alabama at Birmingham); Haffner, Debra

Book Synopsis

Designed to help students examine the many different dimensions of sexuality in a manner that speaks to them directly. Promoting a deeper understanding of personal sexuality, this text encourages students to assume responsibility for contributing to the sexual health of their communities as well as to explore the ethical dimensions of human sexuality.

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A textbook for the "Just Say No" generation with a large dash of PC, discussing some of the pleasures of sex and a lot of the problems. Biological, psychological, and socio-cultural considerations are integrated to "enhance the sexual health and wellness" of students. Headings address themes including sexual communication, female and male anatomy and physiology, gender dimensions, sexual response and arousal, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual consumerism, and sexual ethics, morality, and law. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents

Prefacexiv
Visual Walkthroughxvii
Acknowledgmentsxx
Chapter 1Introducing the Dimensions of Human Sexuality2
Chapter 2Sexuality Research32
Chapter 3Sexual Communication70
Chapter 4Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology96
Chapter 5Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology138
Infocus: Body Image158
Chapter 6Gender Dimensions178
Chapter 7Sexual Response and Arousal208
Chapter 8Contraception232
Chapter 9Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth266
Infocus: Unexpected Pregnancy Outcomes314
Chapter 10Sexual Techniques and Behavior334
Chapter 11Sexual Orientation358
Chapter 12Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence388
Chapter 13Sexuality in Adulthood422
Chapter 14Sexually Transmitted Infections460
Infocus: HIV & AIDS490
Chapter 15Sexual Disorders and Therapy512
Infocus: Atypical Sexual Behaviors544
Chapter 16Forcible Sexual Behaviors560
Chapter 17Sexual Consumerism598
Chapter 18Sexual Ethics, Morality, and the Law630
Epilogue: Taking Responsibility for Your Sexual Health655
AppendixAn Introduction to Service-Learning665
References669
Credits686
Index687

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