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Print Price: $129.99

Format:
Paperback, eBook
600 pp.
154 photos; 67 figures; 23 tables; 1 map (all full colour), 8.5" x 11"

ISBN-13:
9780199036554

Copyright Year:
2020

Imprint: OUP Canada


Human Sexuality

A Contemporary Introduction, Third Edition

Edited by Caroline F. Pukall

The most engaging and up-to-date Canadian introduction to the diversity of human sexual experiences

Balancing biological coverage with an insightful exploration of social and cultural issues, this Canadian-contributed text helps students understand human sexuality from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives. Incorporating the latest research, clinical practice, and up-to-date developments, this third edition opens students' eyes to the richness and diversity of human sexual expressions and experiences in Canada and around the world.

Readership : Human Sexuality, 3e, is a core, contributed text intended for introductory human sexuality courses offered primarily out of psychology departments at universities and colleges.

Reviews

  • "A must-have for teaching human sexuality in Canada! It is comprehensive and the chapters are written by Canadian experts in their field."
    --Yara Kadulina, University of Ottawa

  • "A comprehensive, visually appealing, Canadian-produced text, suitable for undergraduates."
    --Annette Floyd, Langara College

  • "Supplemented by helpful instructional materials, this very accessible human sexuality textbook hits on all the significant topics in sex, gender, and sexuality with its strong, broad, and well-organized coverage. In doing so, it highlights the specifics especially important in the historical and current contexts of Canada."
    --Scott Mattson, University of Windsor

About the Editor
Contributor Biographies
Editor's Preface
Acknowledgements
From the Publisher
A Note on Language
NOTE: Each chapter includes
- Learning objectives
- Chapter-opening case studies
- Links to multimedia resources
- Marginal glossary
- Box program
- Chapter summary
- Review questions
- Notes
1. Perspectives on Sexuality
- Katherine S. Sutton and Karen L. Blair
2. Theoretical Approaches to Studying Human Sexuality
- Elke D. Reissing and Heather L. Armstrong
3. Sex Research Methods
- Tuuli M. Kukkonen, Caroline F. Pukall, and Melissa Farmer
4. Genital Anatomy and Sexual Response
- Caroline F. Pukall and Richard J. Wassersug
5. Sex Hormones and Human Sexuality
- Gillian Einstein, Jennifer Blake, and Mateja Perovic
6. Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Samantha Waxman and Beverley Chalmers
7. Contraception and Pregnancy Options
- Katherine S. Sutton and Beverley Chalmers
8. Sexually Transmitted Infections: At the Junction of Biology and Behaviour
- William A. Fisher and Marc Steben
9. Sexuality over the Lifespan
- Elke D. Reissing and Heather L. Armstrong
10. Gender
- Meredith L. Chivers
11. Sexual/Affectional Orientations and Diversity
- Kevin Alderson
12. Attraction, Intimacy, and Love
- Kelly B. Smith
13. Sexual Communication
- Lucia F. O'Sullivan, Sarah A. Vannier, and Kathleen E. Merwin
14. Sexual Behaviours and Relationships
- Natalie O. Rosen and Sheila MacNeil
15. Variations in Sexual Behaviour
- Katherine S. Sutton
16. Sexual Dysfunctions
- Peggy J. Kleinplatz
17. Sexual Assault and Harassment
- Scott T. Ronis and Laura Kabbash
18. Selling and Buying Sex
- Kevin Alderson
19. Sexual Health Education in Canada
- Stéphanie C. Boyer and Shannon M. Coyle
Glossary
References
Index

Enhanced Ebook:
· Self-graded review questions
· Sexuality Discovery Labs
· Case studies
Instructor's Manual
For each chapter:
· Chapter summary
· Learning objectives
· Key terms with definitions
· Discussion and debate questions
· 2-3 classroom activities
· Links to podcasts, videos, interactive websites
PowerPoint slides
Image Bank
Test Generator
For each chapter:
· 90 multiple choice questions
· 20 short answer questions
· 4-8 essay questions
Student Study Guide
· Chapter summaries
· Online resources
- Flash cards
- Animations
- Practice Quizzes with Answer Key
Discovery Labs
Designed to improve students' understanding of core topics and theories pertaining to human sexuality. Each experiment begins with an introduction that connects it to a concrete example, continues with a hands-on experiment or demonstration, then presents the student's results before debriefing of the lab results. It concludes with some interactive questions for students to apply what they have learned.

Caroline Pukall is a full professor in the department of psychology at Queen's University. She is also the director of the sex therapy service at the psychology clinic at Queen's.

Canadian Perspectives in Sexualities Studies - Edited by Diane Naugler
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Discovering Human Sexuality - Simon LeVay, Janice Baldwin and John Baldwin
Gender, Sex, and Sexualities - Edited by Nancy Dess, Jeanne Marecek and Leslie Bell
Human Sexuality - Simon LeVay and Janice Baldwin

Special Features

  • Contributed by Canadian experts from diverse backgrounds, including distinguished scholars, researchers, and sexual health clinicians, showcasing the innovative research being done in this country.
  • The only ground-up Canadian human sexuality book available, this comprehensive textbook represents the diversity of Canadians and sexuality in Canada.
  • Cutting-edge coverage - grounded in a standalone chapter on theory (Ch. 2), the text draws on the latest research findings to reflect the current state of the discipline and includes up-to-date explorations of evolving topics.
  • Interdisciplinary approach - including insights from psychology, biology, sociology, cultural studies, public policy, legal studies, and medicine - offers students well-rounded coverage of all facets of human sexuality.
  • Features separate chapters on sexual communication (Ch. 13) and sex education in Canada (Ch. 19) to provide thorough coverage of these areas of study that are especially important to students.
  • Student-friendly tone presents complex themes and examples in a clear, sensitive, and approachable way.
  • Chapter-opening case studies pique student interest through engaging practical examples and real-life situations that apply to the chapter material. Questions for Critical Thought and Reflection follow each case study, encouraging students to make connections between theory and practice.
  • Eye-catching photos, cartoons, figures, and tables bring the discussion to life and help students approach complex concepts and data in new ways.
  • Engaging boxes in every chapter highlight key themes and encourage students to think critically about issues in human sexuality.
  • - Research vs. Real Life boxes highlight where research findings and real-life experiences fail to connect while also exploring how studies can be misinterpreted by the media and the general population.
  • - Culture and Diversity boxes explore cultural perspectives from across the world and within Canada on a variety of issues such as pregnancy, female genital mutilation, premarital sex, and Indigenous issues.
  • - Ethical Debate boxes encourage students to think critically about moral debates in the field such as sex work, abortion, the notion of sexual orientation as a human right, and the ethics surrounding the need to share information with new sexual partners.
New to this Edition
  • New and expanded coverage of key topics - including the #MeToo movement, discussion on rape culture, and the role digital media plays in sexual harassment (Ch. 17), consensual non-monogamous (or "open") relationships (Ch. 14), trans youth and research around when/how/if to transition (Ch. 10), and more.
  • A more diverse and inclusive coverage of sexuality, this third edition features updates about asexuality, gender identity, online sexual expression, and further information on disability and sexuality.
  • Updated with more inclusive language, replacing cisnormative and heteronormative terminology.
  • Improved cross-referencing between chapters helps students quickly access relevant coverage.