Human Sexuality
Biological, Psychological, and Cultural Perspectives
1st Edition
Published on 1. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
624 pages
978-0-7890-2672-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
72 s/w Abbildungen, 30 s/w Tabellen, 43 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 29 s/w Zeichnungen
29 Line drawings, black and white; 43 Halftones, black and white; 30 Tables, black and white; 72 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
885 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7890-2672-9 (9780789026729)
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Persons
Anne Bolin is Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Elon University and is the recipient of the Elon University Distinguished Scholar Award. She is the co-author of Perspectives on Human Sexuality (1999) with Patricia Whelehan. She is also co-author of Athletic Intruders: Women, Culture and Exercise (2003) with Jane Granskog. She is a Diplomate with the American Board of Sexology, a certified sex researcher, Fellow of the Society for Applied Anthropology, former co-chair/co-founder and currently Steering Committee member of the Human Sexuality and Anthropology Interest Group.
Patricia Whelehan is Professor of Anthropology and AIDS Education Coordinator at SUNY-Potsdam. She is the co-author of Perspectives on Human Sexuality (1999) with Anne Bolin and author of An Anthropological Perspective on Prostitution: The World's Oldest Profession (2001). In 2007, she received the President's Award for Excellence in Service. In 1999 and 2008, she received the Phi Eta Sigma award for Outstanding Teacher of the year, and in 2008 she was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, a national honor society that recognizes scholarly distinction. Her textbook, The Anthropology of AIDS: A Global Perspective is forthcoming in 2009.
Patricia Whelehan is Professor of Anthropology and AIDS Education Coordinator at SUNY-Potsdam. She is the co-author of Perspectives on Human Sexuality (1999) with Anne Bolin and author of An Anthropological Perspective on Prostitution: The World's Oldest Profession (2001). In 2007, she received the President's Award for Excellence in Service. In 1999 and 2008, she received the Phi Eta Sigma award for Outstanding Teacher of the year, and in 2008 she was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, a national honor society that recognizes scholarly distinction. Her textbook, The Anthropology of AIDS: A Global Perspective is forthcoming in 2009.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction: History and Context
Chapter 2. Perspectives on Human Sexuality: Bio-Psycho-Cultural Approaches
Chapter 3. The Evolutionary History of Human Sexuality
Chapter 4. Introduction to the Hormonal Basis of Modern Human Sexuality
Chapter 5. Modern Human Male Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 6. Modern Human Female Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 7. Fertility, Conception, and Sexual Differentiation
Chapter 8. Pregnancy and Childbirth As a Bio-Cultural Experience
Chapter 9. Early childhood Sexuality
Chapter 10. Puberty and Adolescence
Chapter 11. Topics in Adult Sexuality: Human Sexual Response
Chapter 12. Topics in Adult Sexuality: Birth Control
Chapter 13. Topics in Adult Sexuality: Life Course Issues Related to Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Aging
Chapter 14. Sexual Orientations, Behaviors, and Life-Styles
Chapter 15. HIV Infection and AIDS
Chapter 16. Globalization and Sexuality: The Meaning and Issues of ?Sex Work? Globally
Chapter 17. Summary and Conclusion
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction: History and Context
Chapter 2. Perspectives on Human Sexuality: Bio-Psycho-Cultural Approaches
Chapter 3. The Evolutionary History of Human Sexuality
Chapter 4. Introduction to the Hormonal Basis of Modern Human Sexuality
Chapter 5. Modern Human Male Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 6. Modern Human Female Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 7. Fertility, Conception, and Sexual Differentiation
Chapter 8. Pregnancy and Childbirth As a Bio-Cultural Experience
Chapter 9. Early childhood Sexuality
Chapter 10. Puberty and Adolescence
Chapter 11. Topics in Adult Sexuality: Human Sexual Response
Chapter 12. Topics in Adult Sexuality: Birth Control
Chapter 13. Topics in Adult Sexuality: Life Course Issues Related to Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Aging
Chapter 14. Sexual Orientations, Behaviors, and Life-Styles
Chapter 15. HIV Infection and AIDS
Chapter 16. Globalization and Sexuality: The Meaning and Issues of ?Sex Work? Globally
Chapter 17. Summary and Conclusion
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index