Publisher's Synopsis
A comprehensive introduction to the biological, psychological, sociological and historical issues of human sexuality. Supported by current research, the text features an opening chapter focusing on perceptions and stereotypes of sexuality in contemporary culture, contrasting what students know to reality.;The text covers all cultures, ethnicities and sexual orientations. The research-based psychosocial perspective of the text encompasses the biological, psychological, social and health-related dimensions of sexuality and invites students to relate these dimensions to their personal experiences. Each chapter includes chapter preview quizzes; margin quotes; perspective boxes; readings; and self-assessment instruments.
