Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America [Paperback]

Bryan Strong (Author), Christine DeVault (Author), Barbara Sayad (Author), William Yarber (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0767421701 | ISBN-13: 978-0767421706 | Publication Date: July 16, 2001 | Edition: 4

This non-judgmental introduction to human sexuality features integration of ethnic, cultural, gender, and sexual orientation differences and similarities. The text maintains a psychosocial approach, but provides a balanced treatment of the biological, psychological, sociological, anthropological, and historical aspects of human sexuality.

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About the Author

William L. Yarber is professor of applied health science and professor of gender studies at Indiana University, Bloomington. He is also senior research fellow at The Kinsey Institute for Research on Sex, Gender, and Reproduction and senior director of the Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention at Indiana University. He has authored or co-authored over 100 scientific reports on sexual risk behavior and AIDS/STD prevention in professional journals. He also authored the country’s first secondary school AIDS prevention curriculum. He is past president of The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) and past chair of the board of directors of the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States. He has received $3 million in federal and state grants to support his research and AIDS/STD prevention efforts. His awards include the 2002 SSSS Award for Distinguished Scientific Achievement, the 2002 Research Council Award from the American School Health Association, and the President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching and the Graduate Student Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award at Indiana University. He regularly teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in human sexuality. He has presented papers at numerous national and international conferences. He was previously a faculty member at the University of Minnesota and Purdue University, as well as former public high school health science and biology teacher.

Barbara W. Sayad is a full-time faculty member at California State University, Monterey Bay. She has been teaching and mentoring at the university level for nearly twenty years and currently teaches courses in human sexuality, women’s health, marriage and family, and wellness, with a focus on service learning. In addition to co-authoring the last three editions of Human Sexuality, she has co-authored the 8th edition of The Marriage and Family Experience with Bryan Strong and Christine DeVault, and has contributed to a variety of other texts. Barbara has served as a health and sexuality educator in both university and organizational settings. She received her master’s degree in public health, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in health and human services, with a focus in human sexuality. Barbara is married and has three teenage children. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 4 edition (July 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767421701
• ISBN-13: 978-0767421706
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,220,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Human Sexuality at Its Best!, December 26, 2001

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"bri_sexual" (Bloomington, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Sexuality: Diversity in Contemporary America (Paperback)

As an instructor of Human Sexuality, I have used several textbooks over the years and I always find that (while adequate) there is always something missing from each of them. You know what that means ... buying and using more supplementary materials.

This is the first textbook I have ever seen that is simply PERFECT just the way it is. I will use it in every single one of my future classes. The students, faculty and staff agree. This is the one Human Sexuality book the whole world should read.

Bravo!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Older Edition, Worth it!, November 7, 2010

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I ordered this book for a class that required the new edition. I had the opportunity to look at both editions and they are quite similar. The photos have been updated and there may be new addition added, such as current topics of reality tv, things of that nature. I've been able to complete every assignment with this older version with no problem. If you're a college student like me looking to save tons of $$, buy this older edition, you won't regret it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Human Sexuality Textbook, September 20, 2010

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I purchased this text online for my daughter's Human Sexuality class it was less expensive than the bookstore with shipping and handling. It arrived 48 hours after ordering therefore, she had it in time before the first reading assignment was due. I had a chance to take a glance it is contemporary. Often using examples from pop-culture. The language,photos and organization of the text was well thought out. Once my daughter starting reading the text she couldn't put it down. It is not often students find their college text so fascinating perhaps it is the topic?