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Pukall, Caroline F.

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9780195441352: Human Sexuality: A Contemporary Introduction

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ISBN 10: 0195441354 ISBN 13: 9780195441352

Casa editrice: Oxford Univ Pr, 2014

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Human Sexuality: A Contemporary Introduction helps students to understand the many perspectives from which human sexuality can be studied. It is the first ground-up Canadian text in this discipline and is skilfully interdisciplinary in its approach. The editor and contributors fuse a biological perspective with important perspectives gained from social and cultural issues, incorporating the latest Canadian research, clinical practice issues, and other up-to-date developments in the field.

Written by leading Canadian instructors, researchers, and clinicians in the field, this introduction to human sexuality offers a wealth of contemporary perspectives and a diversity of views. Some of the many topics covered include sexually transmitted infections, sexual orientations, pregnancy and childbirth, and sexually explicit media. Furthermore, a unique stand-alone chapter on communication as well as two chapters devoted to variations in sexual behaviour and sexual dysfunction make this text unique and highly attractive to a broad range of students. Current discussions surrounding contemporary issues facing young adults-such as sexting, the HPV vaccine, Internet pornography, and safer sex negotiation-are also presented.

Sometimes shocking and often remarkable, the material throughout is always practical, highly informative, and very contemporary. By offering an even distribution of traditional biological and clinical subject matter for psychology students in combination with key social content for non-majors, this ground-breaking book is an invaluable resource for all students studying human sexuality.

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L'autore:

Caroline Pukall, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Queen's University

Caroline Pukall is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University. Caroline is also the director of the sex therapy service at the psychology clinic at Queen's University, through which she trains and supervises clinical psychology graduate students in sex and couple therapy. Among other published works, Caroline has over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has written numerous book chapters. She is the co-editor of a professional book entitled Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management (Wiley-Blackwell, 2009); a co-author of When Sex Hurts: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Sexual Pain (Da Capo Press, 2011); an associate editor for The Journal of Sexual Medicine; and a member of several university-based committees and professional organizations.

Contenuti:

About the Editor
Contributor Biographies
Editor's Preface
Acknowledgements
From the Publisher
Media and Supplements
1: Perspectives on Sexuality
Katherine S. Sutton, Karen L. Blair, and Caroline F. Pukall
What to Expect from a Sexuality Class?
Introduction
Sex and Media
A History of Sex and Advertising in Western Culture
Sex in Film and on Television
Sex and the Internet
Safer Sex Messages
LGBTTIQQ Issues
Cultural Diversity
Culture and Diversity: Sex and Media in Arabic and Japanese Cultures
A Brief History of Sex Research
Ancient Text
The Middle Ages
Modern History
Research vs Real Life: Observing Sexual Response as It Happens in the Lab
How Have Societal Influences Shaped Views of Sexuality?
Historical Views on Masturbation
History of the Vibrator
History of Sex Education in Canada
Religious and Cultural Views of Sexuality
Sexual Diversity in Canada
Ethical Debate: Should Sexual Orientation Be Considered a Human Right?
Chapter Summary
Debate Questions
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading and Viewing
2: Theoretical Approaches to Studying Human Sexuality
Elke D. Reissing and Heather L. Armstrong
What Is the Reproductive Advantage of Same-Sex Orientation?
Introduction
Psychological Theories of Sexuality
Psychodynamic Theory
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Research vs Real Life: Should Sex Offenders Avoid Sex?
Social Learning Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Cognitive Theories
Biological Theories of Sexuality
Genetic Theory
Sociobiological Theory
The Dual Control Model of Sexuality
Social Constructionist Theories of Sexuality
Sociological Theory
Social Script Theory
Research vs Real Life: It's Evolution: Casual Sex and Sexual Strategies Theory
Culture and Diversity: I Do-Do You?
Feminist Theory
How Do Theories Inform Clinical Work with Sexual Problems?
Ethical Debate: To What Extent Can You Use Theory to Justify Your Own Sexual Choices?
Chapter Summary
Debate Questions
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading and Viewing
3: Sex Research Methods
Melissa A. Farmer
Participating in a Sex Research Study
Introduction
Culture and Diversity: Using Research to Explore Sexuality in Asian Canadians
Ethical Debate: "Normal" Sexuality and Clinical Definitions of Sexual Dysfunction
A Historical Overview of Sex Research Methods
Early Texts
Modern Texts
Kinsey's Interview-Based Approach
Masters and Johnson's Observational Approach
Qualitative vs Quantitative Approaches to Research
Sex Research Methods and Designs
Descriptive Designs
Correlational Designs
Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs
Psychophysiological Approaches to Research
Measures of Genital Response
Quantitative Sensory Testing
Brain Imaging Methods
Relevance of Animal Sexuality
Behavioural Indicators of Sexual Response in Animals
Rodents as Model Organisms
Research vs Real Life: Translation of Animal Research to Human Sexual Functioning
Limitations of Animal Models
Chapter Summary
Debate Questions
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading and Viewing
4: Sexual Anatomy: The Parts, the Pieces, and How They Respond
Caroline F. Pukall and Richard J. Wassersug
Why Would Anyone Want to Become a Eunuch?
Introduction
Female Genitals
External Genitals
Culture and Diversity: Female Genital Mutilation
Internal Organs
Ethical Debate: The Anatomical Problem with Backroom Abortions
Male Genitals
External Genitals
Research vs Real Life: Circumcision
Internal Organs
Other Areas of Interest: Erogenous Zones
Female Breasts
The Mechanics of Coital Sex
Sexual Response Cycles
Masters and Johnson's Sexual Response Cycle
Other Sexual Response Cycle Models
Comparing the Models: Sexual Function and Dysfunction
Age-Related Decreases in Sexual Response
Sex Differences in Sexual Response
Chapter Summary
Debate Questions
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading and Viewing
5: Sex Hormones and Human Sexuality
Gillian Einstein and Jennifer Blake
The Role of Hormones in Sexuality
Introduction
What Are Hormones?
Hormone Synthesis
What Are Sex Hormones?
Ethical Debate: Is It a Boy or a Girl?
The Sexual Brain
Sex Hormones and Sexuality in the Reproductive Years
How Hormones Affect Sexuality
Culture and Diversity: Are Females and Males Born or Made?
How Sexual Activity and Other Life Factors Affect Hormone Levels
Oxytocin and Vasopressin: Pleasure, Bonding, and Affiliation
Prolactin
Does the Act of Smelling Sex Hormones Lead to Sexual Behaviour?
Pheromones
Research vs Real Life: Passing the Sniff Test, or What Your T-Shirt Might Be Saying about You
Sex Hormones, Sexuality, and Aging
Menopause
Andropause
Chapter Summary
Debate Questions
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading and Viewing
6: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Samantha Waxman and Beverley Chalmers
Facebook "Unlikes" Breastfeeding
Introduction
Conception
Pregnancy Detection
Fetal Development
First Trimester
Second Trimester
Third Trimester
Sexuality during Pregnancy
Choice of Caregiver for Normal Births
Culture and Diversity: The Traditional View of Pregnancy in India
Delivery Options
Vaginal Birth
C-Section
Research vs Real Life: C-Section-Modern-Day Miracle?
Immediately after the Baby Is Born
The Postpartum Period
Postpartum Emotional Issues
Sexuality during the Postpartum Period
Breastfeeding
Complicated Pregnancies
Ectopic Pregnancy
Miscarriage (Spontaneous Abortion)
Rh Incompatibility
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Congenital Anomalies
Preterm Birth/Low Birth Weight
Anoxia
Stillbirth
Infertility and Reproductive Technologies
Psychological Impact of Infertility
Treatment of Infertility
Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR)
Ethical Debate: Cloning: How Far Is Too Far?
ART-Related Multiple Births
Chapter Summary
Debate Questions
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading and Viewing
7: Contraception and Pregnancy Options
Katherine S. Sutton and Beverly Chalmers
Uh-Oh . . .
Introduction
Ancient Forms of Birth Control
A Brief History of Birth Control in Canada
Ethical Debate: China's One-Child Policy
Modern Methods of Birth Control
Hormonal Contraceptives
Non-hormonal Intra-uterine Devices and Barrier Methods
Surgical Methods
Natural Methods
Abstinence
Birth Control Use around the World
Research vs Real Life: Male Contraceptive Pill/Injection
Birth Control Use in Canada Today
The Psychology of Birth Control
Why Use Birth Control? The Bigger Picture
Choosing Not to Use Birth Control: Sexual Risk-Taking in Canada
Talking to Your Partner about Contraception
Emergency Contraception
The Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Post-coital IUD Insertion
Unwanted Pregnancies
Who Gets Abortions?
A Brief History of Abortion in Canada
Types of Abortions
Culture and Diversity: Abortion around the World
The Psychological Effects of Abortion
The Pro-choice-Pro-life Debate
Adoption
Chapter Summary
Debate Questions
Review Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading and Viewing
8: Sexually Transmitted Infections: At the Junction of Biology and Behaviour
William A. Fisher and Marc Steben
Judy and Chris
Introduction
Back to the Future: STIs Past and Present
A Brief History of Syphilis and Herpes
A Brief History of HIV/AIDS
Research vs Real Life: Do Good Values Make Bad Science?
The STI Hit Parade
Bacterial STIs
Viral STIs
Research vs Real Life: HPV Prevention: A Revolution in Women's Health?
Ethical Debate: Which Side Are You On? Stimulating Sexual Interest and Sexual Activity among HIV-Positive Persons
Strange Bedfellows: Other Genital Concerns
STI Screening and STI Testing: How to Approach the Topic with a (Potential) Sexual Partner
Is There a Reasonable Way to Be Sexual in the New Millennium?
Think about Sex
Use Condoms
Culture and Diversity: HIV/AIDS-Prevention Interventions in the United...