Human Sexuality - Hardcover

This textbook introduces students to the diversity of human sexual expression and the diversity of perspectives from which sexuality can be viewed, from biology and medicine, evolutionary theory, to cognitive science and social psychology. The authors encourage critical thinking and enable students to contribute constructively and non-judgmentally to the social debate on sexual issues. The second edition presents new coverage on gay marriage, sex education, minority issues, recent brain imaging studies, advances in contraceptive technology and STD treatment, and sexual arousal disorders. The text is also more accessible with reorganized chapters on women's and men's bodies and enhanced pedagogy.

SIMON LEVAY is a writer and former Lecturer in Human Sexuality, Stanford University, USA. SHARON M. VALENTE is Research Fellow, Veterans Affairs, Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and former Co-lecturer of Human Sexuality, University of Southern California, USA.