Understanding Human Sexuality with Student CD ROM and PowerWeb [Hardcover]

Janet Shibley Hyde (Author), John D DeLamater (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0072559632 | ISBN-13: 978-0072559637 | Publication Date: June 11, 2002 | Edition: 8

Understanding Human Sexuality examines the science and psychology of human sexuality, provides practical information needed for everyday living, and familiarizes students with research methods used in sexuality. The author team features a unique combination of a psychologist and sociologist, which gives this text a distinct inter-disciplinary perspective. This new edition includes up-to-date research, integrated technology, and new learning aids.

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About the Author

Janet Shibley Hyde, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology, and Evjue-Bascom Professor of Women’s Studies at the University of Wisconsin--Madison, received her education at Oberlin College and the University of California, Berkeley. She has taught a course in human sexuality since 1974, first at Bowling Green State University, then at Denison University, and now at the University of Wisconsin. Her research interests are in gender differences and gender-role development in children. Author of the textbook Half the Human Experience: The Psychology of Women, she is currently President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. She has received many other honours, including an award for excellence in teaching at Bowling Green State University, the Chancellor’s Award for teaching at the University of Wisconsin, and the Kinsey Award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality for career contributions to sex research. She is married to John DeLamater.

John D. DeLamater, Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin--Madison, received his education at the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of Michigan. He created the Human Sexuality course at the University of Wisconsin in 1975 and has taught it regularly since then. His research and writing are focused on social and psychological influences on human sexuality; his recent work is in the areas of HIV/AIDs and STD prevention. He is the coauthor of the textbook Social Psychology. He is a Fellow of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality and Editor of The Journal of Sex Research. He has received awards for excellence in teaching from the Department of Sociology and Interfraternity Council-Panhellenic Association and is a member of the Teaching Academy at the University of Wisconsin. He regularly teaches a seminar for graduate students on teaching undergraduate courses. He is married to Janet Hyde.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 715 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 8 edition (June 11, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072559632
• ISBN-13: 978-0072559637
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #700,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro, December 21, 2003

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This review is from: Understanding Human Sexuality with Student CD ROM and PowerWeb (Hardcover)

Very good intro to human sexuality, this book is great for those who want to learn more about sex and who want to become more comfortable with the topic. The cool thing about it is that it has a Canadian focus.