Prepared by one of the world’s leading authorities, Human Sexuality and its Problems remains the foremost comprehensive reference in the field. Now available in a larger format, this classic volume continues to address the neurophysiological, psych ...view more
Prepared by one of the world’s leading authorities, Human Sexuality and its Problems remains the foremost comprehensive reference in the field. Now available in a larger format, this classic volume continues to address the neurophysiological, psychological and socio-cultural aspects of human sexuality and how they interact. Fully updated throughout, the new edition places a greater emphasis on theory and its role in sex research and draws on the latest global research to review the clinical management of problematic sexuality providing clear, practical guidelines for clinical intervention.Clearly written, this highly accessible volume now includes a new chapter on the role of theory, and separate chapters on sexual differentiation and gender identity development, transgender and gender non-conformity, and HIV, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Human Sexuality and its Problems fills a gap in the literature for academics interested in human sexuality from an interdisciplinary perspective, as well as health professionals involved in the management of sexual problems.
Prepared by one of the world’s leading authorities, Human Sexuality and its Problems remains the foremost comprehensive reference in the field. Now available in a larger format, this classic volume continues to address the neurophysiological, psychological and socio-cultural aspects of human sexuality and how they interact. Fully updated throughout, the new edition places a greater emphasis on theory and its role in sex research and draws on the latest global research to review the clinical management of problematic sexuality providing clear, practical guidelines for clinical intervention.Clearly written, this highly accessible volume now includes a new chapter on the role of theory, and separate chapters on sexual differentiation and gender identity development, transgender and gender non-conformity, and HIV, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Human Sexuality and its Problems fills a gap in the literature for academics interested in human sexuality from an interdisciplinary perspective, as well as health professionals involved in the management of sexual problems.
New to this edition
Presents a more theoretical approach to the study of human sexuality reflecting recent changes in research
Includes a section on brain imaging to demonstrate the latest research findings in sexual arousal and to compare and contrast individuals with normal and low levels of sexual desire
Discusses the use of sex as a mood regulator and the importance of current research in this area
Discusses the impact on the internet on the modern sexual world
Explores the relevance of transgender and gender non-conformity
Contains a chapter on HIV and AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections
Chapter on therapy fully updated to reflect the movement towards integration of psychological and pharmacological approaches to management
Explores the complex relationships between anger, sexual arousal and sexual violence
Key Features
Long awaited new edition of the definitive reference text on human sexuality
Addresses the neurophysiological, psychological and socio-cultural aspects of human sexuality and how they interact
Examines the normal sexual experience and covers the various ways in which sex can be problematic, including dysfunctional, ‘out of control’, high risk and illegal sexual behaviour
Reviews the clinical management of problematic sexuality and provides clear, practical guidelines for clinical intervention
Presents a broad cross-disciplinary perspective of the subject area making the book suitable for all professionals involved in the field
Author Information
By John Bancroft, MD, FRCP, FRCPE, FRCPsych, Formerly Director and currently Senior Research Fellow, The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction, Bloomington, IN, USA
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