Perspectives on Human SexualitySUNY Press, 1999 M01 1 - 503 páginas In a book destined to become the standard reference on human sexuality, Bolin and Whelehan provide the first ever treatment that includes both the biological aspects and the cultural influences of this basic and much examined part of life. Never before has a book offered such a broad analysis including both anthropological perspectives as well as anatomical and physiological viewpoints. Included are many photographs and illustrations, making Perspectives on Human Sexuality a much needed resource. By offering an anthropological perspective to understanding human sexuality, how it developed over millions of years and how it is embedded in specific socio-cultural contexts, the authors present a broad-based analysis of human sexuality. Specifically, Bolin and Whelehan offer unique perspectives on modern human male and female anatomy and physiology; pregnancy and childbirth as a bio-cultural experience; various topics in adult sexuality, such as life-course issues related to gender identity; sexual orientations, behaviors, and lifestyles; and discussions of HIV and AIDS. Using these topics the authors differentiate culture-specific sexual behavior from what we share as a species. This helps to place sexual behavior in the United States in a larger context as well as reduces the tendency to view nonwesterners as the "other" or exotic, thereby promoting a clearer understanding of the complex phenomenon labeled "human sexuality." |
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... approach of many late twentieth century U.S. sexuality texts . Translated , this means that we look at modern human sexual behavior as having evolved from a primate heritage . It has changed through time and space physically and ...
... approach . We are a human community . Late twentieth century technol- ogy include computers and supersonic satellite communication as well as western medical technology that can be available on a worldwide basis make diversity , i.e. ...
... approach taken here will be of use and value to you in your understanding of this highly varied and data - rich topic of human sexuality . One final caveat is in order that relates to the speed with which science progresses . There is a ...
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Contenido
Introduction History and Context | 3 |
Anthropological and Sexological Views | 21 |
Evolution of Biological Structures Related to Modern Sexual Behavior | 41 |
Introduction to the Hormonal Basis of Modern Human Sexuality | 67 |
Modern Human Male Anatomy and Physiology | 81 |
Modern Human Female Anatomy and Physiology | 103 |
Fertility Conception and Sexual Differentiation | 135 |
Pregnancy and Childbirth as a BioCultural Experience | 159 |
Topics in Adult Sexuality Human Sexual Response and Birth Control | 235 |
Topics in Adult Sexuality Life CourseIssues Related to Gender Identity Gender Roles and Aging | 281 |
Sexual Orientations Behaviors and LifeStyles | 313 |
HIV Infection and AIDS | 335 |
Conclusions and Summary | 379 |
Notes | 383 |
Glossary | 389 |
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