Download or read book Dr Ruth s Encyclopedia of Sex written by Ruth Westheimer and published by HarperElement. This book was released on 1996 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 250 entries conveniently arranged in alphabetical order bring together, in one single, user-friendly volume, all the knowledge one needs to be sexually literate. Covering all aspects of sex - from the basic biological information to psychological, cultural, legal and religious concerns - the topics are treated with sensitivity and an open mind. Individual articles are written by over 50 researchers and practitioners - gynaecologists, psychologists, lawyers, educators and psychiatrists - who are at the forefront of their respective fields.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality 2 volumes written by Heather L. Armstrong and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a comprehensive framework for the broad subject of human sexuality, this two-volume set offers a context of historical development, scientific discovery, and sociopolitical and sociocultural movements. The broad topic of sex—encompassing subjects as varied as sexuality, sexual and gender identity, abortion, and such crimes as sexual assault—is one of the most controversial in American society today. This two-volume encyclopedic set provides readers with more than 450 entries on the subject, offering a comprehensive overview of major sexuality issues in American and global culture. Themes that run throughout the volumes include sexual health and reproduction, sexual identity and orientation, sexual behaviors and expression, the history of sex and sexology, and sex and society. Entries cover a breadth of subjects, such as the major contributors to the field of sexology; the biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions of sex and sexuality; and how the modern-day political climate and the government play a major role in determining attitudes and beliefs about sex. Written in clear, jargon-free language, this set is ideal for students as well as general readers.
Download or read book Sex Encyclopedia written by Stefan Bechtel and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 1993-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Simon & Schuster, Sex Encyclopedia : A to Z Guide to Latest Info on Sexual Health Safety & Technique is Stefan Bechtel's guide to all things sex. The more than 120 entries in The Sex Encyclopedia, arranged in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format, provide the most up-to-the-minute information on sexual health, safety, and technique from dozens of the nation's top doctors, clinicians, researchers, and sex therapists.
Download or read book The Sex Book written by Martin Goldstein and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Love Sex written by Outlet and published by Crescent. This book was released on 1988-07 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dirty Words written by Ellen Sussman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This witty reference steps in where time-honored discussions of the birds-and-the-bees typically fall short. Each of the 90-some entries are formally defined and further explained through reflective and ribald definitions, essays, and stories by some of today's most exciting writers. Everything from celibacy to swinging, hand jobs to spooning are tackled by everyone's favorite writers including Daphne Merkin, Charles Kaiser, Erica Jong, Thomas Beller, and Jane Smiley. Learn what Philip Lopate has to say about duration and Pagan Kennedy about the phallus. Ravi Shankar lingers on the quickie while Patty Marx waxes poetic about the vibrator. From sexual relationships (monogamy, one-night stand, ménage a trios) to sexual positions (doggie style, 69), from age-old practices (prostitution) to contemporary twists (internet sex), this alphabetical encyclopedia includes everything you need to know about the language of love and more. A perfect gift designed to supplement any good sex education, Dirty Words will find a warm spot on bookshelves and bed-side tables everywhere.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Prostitution and Sex Work written by Melissa Hope Ditmore and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2006-08-30 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The A-to-Z encyclopedia offers entries related to prostitution and the sex industry, past and present, worldwide (mostly in the West) and in the United States. An introduction overviews the scope of prostitution from the earliest historical records, including the Bible.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Sexual Behavior written by Albert Ellis and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Practical Encyclopedia of Sex and Health written by Stefan Bechtel and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This practical encyclopedia, thanks to its alphabetical arrangements, will answer common questions adolescents & adults have about sex...."-Wilson Library Bulletin "...accessible, interesting, & packed with sound advice."-Robert C. Kolodny, M.D., Medical Director, Behavioral Medicine Institute
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sexual Behavior and the Law written by Robert L. Maddex and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2006-09-21 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether the issue is sexual predators, abortion, same-sex marriage, sexual harassment, or internet pornography, stories relating to sexual matters regularly make headlines in the news and provoke strong emotions. But until now, researchers looking for policy information on these issues have been limited to reading books that often express particular points of view, or to searching multi-volume professional legal resources. Encyclopedia of Sexual Behavior and the Law is a single comprehensive volume, written specifically for the non-lawyer, that addresses sexual policy in the United States, as shaped by federal laws, state laws, and court cases. This unique new resource provides balanced, reliable treatment to some of the most important, highly publicized topics in society today. In approximately 150 encyclopedic entries, Encyclopedia of Sexual Behavior and the Law addresses: Broad policy areas, including entertainment industry regulations, laws for teenagers, as both victims and perpetrators, and the legal aspects of marriage Significant laws, including the Child Online Protection Act, Megan′s law, and rape shield laws Medical and health policies and issues, including DNA evidence, stem-cell research, and genetic information The role of government agencies and institutions, including the Food and Drug Administration and the FBI′s Crimes against Children unit Encyclopedia of Sexual Behavior and the Law also covers significant court cases, private organizations and institutions, significant people, and many more relevant subjects. This new volume will serve as a useful guide to this complicated subject for researchers in university, community college, high school, and public libraries.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender written by Fedwa Malti-Douglas and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 2007 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses issues of sex and gender at the personal and the social level; examines issues of identity, status, class, ethnicity, race, and nation; of sexuality and the body; of social institutions and the structures of representation. Topics include changing conceptions of "the feminine," the family and masculinity, religion, morality, cultural images, medical practice, public health, economy and society and many more.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender written by Fedwa Malti-Douglas and published by Macmillan Library Reference. This book was released on 2007-10-05 with total page 1682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of alphabetically-arranged articles that cover a variety of topics related to sex and gender.
Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Human Sexuality 3 Volume Set written by Patricia Whelehan and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Encyclopedia is a comprehensive A-Z reference with over 500 entries that define sexuality from a broad biocultural perspective and show the diversity of human sexual behavior and belief systems. • Contains entries ranging from short definitions of scientific, clinical, cultural, and colloquial terms to extended explorations of major concepts • Covers 13 key areas of content, from clinical medicine and body modification to the language of sexuality and the history of sexology • Serves as an essential resource for students, scholars, and researchers with contributions from an international team of top scholars and practitioners 3 Volumes www.encyclopediaofhumansexuality.com
Download or read book Naked written by Myriam Daguzan Bernier and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This nonfiction encyclopedia introduces teens to practical information about sexuality from A to Z. It explains 155 body-related terms and is illustrated throughout.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender written by Carol R. Ember and published by Springer. This book was released on 2003-12-31 with total page 1037 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central aim of this encyclopedia is to give the reader a comparative perspective on issues involving conceptions of gender, gender differences, gender roles, relationships between the genders, and sexuality. The encyclopedia is divided into two volumes: Topics and Cultures. The combination of topical overviews and varying cultural portraits is what makes this encyclopedia a unique reference work for students, researchers and teachers interested in gender studies and cross-cultural variation in sex and gender. It deserves a place in the library of every university and every social science and health department. Contents:- Glossary. Cultural Conceptions of Gender. Gender Roles, Status, and Institutions. Sexuality and Male-Female Interaction. Sex and Gender in the World's Cultures. Culture Name Index. Subject Index.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender written by Carol R. Ember and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-12-31 with total page 1059 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central aim of this encyclopedia is to give the reader a comparative perspective on issues involving conceptions of gender, gender differences, gender roles, relationships between the genders, and sexuality. The encyclopedia is divided into two volumes: Topics and Cultures. The combination of topical overviews and varying cultural portraits is what makes this encyclopedia a unique reference work for students, researchers and teachers interested in gender studies and cross-cultural variation in sex and gender. It deserves a place in the library of every university and every social science and health department. Contents:- Glossary. Cultural Conceptions of Gender. Gender Roles, Status, and Institutions. Sexuality and Male-Female Interaction. Sex and Gender in the World's Cultures. Culture Name Index. Subject Index.
Download or read book Sex from Plato to Paglia written by Alan Soble and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 150 alphabetically arranged entries on topics, thinkers, religions, movements, and concepts locate sexuality in its humanistic and social contexts.
