2nd Edition
by Justin J. Lehmiller
New edition of an authoritative guide to human sexual behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective
The thoroughly revised and updated second edition of The Psychology of Human Sexuality
explores the roles that biology, psychology, and the social and
cultural context play in shaping human sexual behavior. The author – a
noted authority on the topic and an affiliate of the acclaimed Kinsey
Institute - puts the spotlight on the most recent research and theory on
human sexuality, with an emphasis on psychology.
The text
presents the major theoretical perspectives on human sexuality, and
details the vast diversity of sexual attitudes and behaviors that exist
in the modern world. The author also reviews the history of sexology and
explores its unique methods and ethical considerations. Overall, this
important and comprehensive text provides readers with a better
understanding of, and appreciation for, the science of sex and the
amazing complexity of human sexuality.
- Features broad
coverage of topics including anatomy, gender and sexual orientation,
sexual behaviors, sexual difficulties and solutions, prostitution, and
pornography
- Offers more in-depth treatment of relationships
than comparable texts, with separate chapters dealing with attraction
and relationship processes
- Includes cutting-edge research on
the origins of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as new
treatments for sexually transmitted infections and sexual dysfunctions
- Is
written from a sex-positive perspective, with expanded coverage of
cross-cultural research throughout and material that is inclusive and
respectful of a diverse audience
- Includes numerous activities to facilitate dynamic, interactive classroom environments
Written for students of human sexuality and anyone interested in the topic, The Psychology of Human Sexuality offers
a guide to the psychology of human sexual behavior that is at once
inclusive, thorough, and authoritative in its approach.
