Synopsis
This second edition of an undergraduate text separates discussion of sexual variations from paraphilias, and moves more technical, biomedical material to a Web site. Other new additions are margin FAQs and glossaries, and updated information on related legislation and research. LaVay has taught undergraduate human sexuality courses at Stanford University. Valente is a research fellow in the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare system. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
This book/CD-ROM package seeks to expose students to aspects of sexuality that are amenable to rational inquiry and critical analysis. Coverage progresses from sex and evolution through gender, sexual behavior, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual assault, and sex as a commodity. Learning features include key terms, color photos and illustrations, and boxes on the biology of sex, cultural diversity, research, sexual health, sex in history, and society, values, and the law. The CD-ROM contains review material, exercises, and quizes. LeVay served on the faculties of Harvard Medical School and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and now devotes his attention to writing. Valente teaches clinical nursing at the University of Southern California. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR