Human Sexuality [Paperback]

Roger R. Hock (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131986996 | ISBN-13: 978-0131986992 | Publication Date: August 14, 2006

For undergraduate courses in Human Sexuality, Marriage and Family, Intimate Relationships, Love and Intimacy With an interpersonal focus, Hock's Human Sexuality emphasizes the choice, awareness and responsibility that is integral to a planned, proactive, and well-educated sexual philosophy. Using an interpersonal, psycho-social foundation that approaches core content from a student perspective, this text focuses on the topics that are most critical and of greatest relevance to the students' diverse personal lives and their interactions with others. Written in a casual, easy-to-read, conversational style that will help them be more comfortable with and more connected to the course material, Roger Hock encourages and challenges students to consolidate the ideas and knowledge gained from the text into the growth of his or her personal sexual philosophy.

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...this is my first semester using this text and I have been pleasantly surprised at the students' ability to read and understand the material as compared to students with similar skills using a different textbook last year. Exam scores are up and I promise you it is not because students suddenly started studying more! ....I really love this text. It is quite different from anything else I've seen, and I've looked at most of the sexuality texts out there.

Callista Lee, Fullerton College

 

I find Roger Hock's textbook to be the most up-to-date, the most thoroughly researched and visually pleasing of all the Human Sexuality textbooks.

Gina Marie Piane CA State U, Long Beach

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From the Back Cover

Human Sexuality encompasses far more than "just sex." Sexuality is fundamental to our identities as humans and it is a complex and multi-faceted subject. More than likely, you already have ideas developed around some of the topics contained within this text. You may have questions about information you've received from the media, or friends, or from prior sex education. Perhaps you are struggling with thoughts or feelings about your own sexual identity. With an emphasis on choice, awareness, and responsibility, Roger R. Hock's Human Sexuality will provide you with information and knowledge that you can apply and use for the rest of your life.

 

Go to www.prenhall.com/hock for polling questions, sexuality news updates, suggested reading lists, quizzes, sample tests, an "Ask the Author Page" and more.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 654 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (August 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131986996
• ISBN-13: 978-0131986992
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #466,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should have a copy., February 1, 2007

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This review is from: Human Sexuality (Hardcover)

This is a college text but I purchased it for my teen and I am glad I did. Every parent should be armed with this information to help older children figure out what human sexuality is all about.

I wish I had this information when I was younger and I am glad I read it. It got me thinking about my personal values and learning a few new things as well. I am old enough that I thought I new everything there was to know but more importantly, it helped me connect with a younger generation.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars College Text, February 9, 2008

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This review is from: Human Sexuality (Paperback)

I was required to purchase this book for my class. It's easy to read and understand. I especially like the fact I do not have to highlight vocabulary because they are again defined at the bottom of the page it appears on.

The online study guide is very useful as well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Textbook, February 25, 2011

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This review is from: Human Sexuality (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I use this for my Human Sexuality class at OSU, with Dr. Cravens-Brown, highly recommend her class. The book has several relevant pictures, includes non-hetero normative pictures, topics and language and has very accessible language. Buy it and sell it back when you're done, that's what I'm doing. Good textbook.