"An Informa business"--P. [4] of cover. Includes bibliographical references (p. [540]-609) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Biological, psychological, and cultural approaches -- The evolutionary history of human sexuality -- Introduction to the hormonal basis of modern human sexuality -- Modern human male anatomy and physiology -- Modern human female anatomy and physiology -- Fertility, conception, and sexual differentiation -- Pregnancy and childbirth as a bio-cultural experience -- Early childhood sexuality -- Puberty and adolescence -- Topics in adult sexuality: human sexual response -- Topics in adult sexuality: birth control -- Topics in adult sexuality: life course issues related to gender identity, gender roles, and aging -- Sexual orientations, behaviors, and lifestyles -- HIV and AIDS -- Globalization and sexuality: the meaning and issues of "sex work" -- Summary and conclusion.
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