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Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality, Fourth Edition

Author(s): Jerrold S. Greenberg, PhD, University of Maryland
Clint E. Bruess, EdD, MA, BS, CHES, Birmingham-Southern College
Sarah C. Conklin, Northern Illinois University
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763776602
  • ISBN-10:0763776602
  • Product With Access Code    774 pages      © 2011
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Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality, Fourth Edition addresses all aspects of sexuality—biological, spiritual, psychological, and sociocultural—and presents the information both factually and impartially.

Throughout the text, students will find an emphasis on health and well-being based on the assumption that we are all sexual beings and that sexuality should be viewed in its totality. Students are encouraged to explore the varied dimensions of human sexuality and see how each affects their own personal sexuality, sexual health, and sexual responsibility.

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  • NEW Interactive Online Workbook allows students to review chapter topics and assess their own sexuality behaviors in relation to these topics.

  • Various dimensions of human sexuality are included: multicultural, gender, ethical, communication, and global.

  • Myth vs Fact boxes present common myths associated with that chapter’s content and the facts refuting these myths.

  • Critical Thinking Cases require the reader to go beyond the information presented to draw a more meaningful use of that content.

  • An entire chapter is devoted to sexual ethics, morality, and the law - topics that are often overlooked in human sexuality courses.

  • Each chapter concludes with a Self-Assessment that affords the reader an opportunity to identify his or her behavior, attitudes, and perceptions regarding that chapter’s content.

  • Expanded coverage of:

    • gender and advertising

    • sexual behavior of college students

    • child prostitution

    • the relationship between cervical cancer and HPV

    • intersexuality

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ShowTable of Contents

1  Introducing the Dimensions of Human Sexuality
2  Sexuality Research
3  Sexual Communication
4  Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
5  Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology
6  Sexual Response and Arousal
7  Contraception
8  Conception, Pregnancy, and Birth
9  Gender Dimensions
10  Sexual Orientation
11  Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence
12  Sexuality in Adulthood
13  Sexual Techniques and Behavior
14  Forcible Sexual Behaviors
15  Sexually Transmitted Infections
16  Sexual Dysfunction and Therapy
17  Sexual Consumerism
18  Sexual Ethics, Morality, and the Law
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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Jerrold S. Greenberg, PhD-University of Maryland

Dr. Jerrold S. Greenberg is a Professor in the Department of Public and Community Health of the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Maryland. Dr. Greenberg earned baccalaureate and masters degrees from The City College of New York, and then continued his education at Syracuse University where he earned his doctorate. He has taught at Syracuse University, Boston University, and the State University of New York at Buffalo before accepting his current position at the University of Maryland in 1979.

Dr. Greenberg has written over 30 books on such topics as sexuality, elder care, health, stress management, physical fitness, wellness, health education ethics, and methods of health education. In addition, he has published approximately 80 articles in professional journals and lay magazines, and has made hundreds of presentations at professional conferences, worksite seminars, and before other groups.

Among Dr. Greenberg's honors are the American School Health Association's Distinguished Service Award; selection as Alliance Scholar by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; the Presidential Citation, the Certificate of Appreciation, and the Scholar Award of the American Association for Health Education; selection as a finalist for the Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-Learning of Campus Compact; and inclusion in Who's Who In America, Outstanding Young Men Of America, and Who's Who In World Jewry. Dr. Greenberg has also served on the Editorial Boards of the professional journals Health Education and The Journal of School Health; and as a reviewer for other professional journals.

In addition, Dr. Greenberg is a national leader in service-learning in health education and founder of the Service-Learning in Health Education Interest Group listserv comprised of health educators from across the United States.

Clint E. Bruess, EdD, MA, BS, CHES-Birmingham-Southern College

Clint E. Bruess is Division Chair and Professor of the Division of Education at Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama. He has co-authored over 15 textbooks in the areas of human sexuality, sexuality education, personal health, and school health programs. In addition, he has published numerous articles in professional journals and served in elected and appointed positions for the American School Health Association (as a Fellow), American Association of Heath Education (as a Fellow), and the Society of Public Health Educators. 

Sarah C. Conklin-Northern Illinois University

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  • "While there are some constants to human sexuality, the authors provide realistic examples, examine challenges, and provide a well-balanced presentation of sexuality as interconnected and significant. This is an outstanding and comprehensive book that is straightforward, easy to read, and unquestionably impressive."

    Nicholas Greco IV, MS, BCETS, CATSM, Abbott Laboratories, Doody's Review Service, Rating: 4 Stars

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ShowAppropriate Courses

This text is appropriate for the following courses:

  • Human Sexuality
  • Sexuality Education

It can also be used by psychology and nursing students.

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    • show overview$11.95 Add to Cart

      Student Study Guide: Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality, Fourth Edition

      ISBN-13: 9780763789763 ISBN-10: 0763789763

      Free with every NEW text! Otherwise, access to this SSG must be purchased separately. 

      This NEW Interactive Online Workbook allows students to review chapter topics and assess their own sexuality behaviors in relation to these topics. Exercises and activities include:

      • Chapter Summary
      • Fill in the Blanks
      • Review the Dimensions
      • Focus on the Facts
      • Quick Questions
      • Test Your Knowledge

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