Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity (with Study Card), 6/E
Spencer A. Rathus, New York University
Jeffrey S. Nevid, Ph.D., St. John's University, New York
Lois Fichner-Rathus, The College of New Jersey

ISBN-10: 0205460801
ISBN-13: 9780205460809

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2005
Format: Cloth Package; 752 pp
Published: 10/29/2004

This item has been replaced by Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity, 7/E .

Integrating the latest research on human sexuality with an engaging writing style, this text has a strong pedagogy that guides students through the learning process.

 

Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity examines the psychology and science of sexuality. The text examines the rich diversity found in sexuality whether it is in gender roles, cultural backgrounds, sexual attitudes, sexual behaviors or customs. Combined with this examination of the diversity in human sexuality, this text helps students develop their own opinions by teaching them critical thinking skills, personal sexual health, and responsible decision-making.


  • An interesting and accessible writing style that has a compelling and often humorous tone.
  • “Truth or Fiction” and “Truth or Fiction Revisited” are the most popular features of this text. Every chapter opens with “Truth or Fiction?” questions. Then throughout the chapter “Truth or Fiction Revisited” sections provide feedback to students regarding the accuracy of their assumptions in light of the evidence presented in the chapter.
  • World of Diversity boxes highlight the rich variety of human sexual customs and practices in our own society and around the world.
  • Closer Look boxes provide in-depth discussions of scientific techniques, self-scoring questionnaires, and skill-building exercises, even humor.

  • The text now promotes active learning through the PQ4R pedagogical approach (Preview, Question, Read, Reflect, Review, and Recite):

    • Preview–An outline of the chapter is found at the beginning of every chapter.

    • Question–Questions integrated into the text help students focus on the primary issues in each chapter.

    • Read–Interesting features, such as “Truth or Fiction,” help support the reading process.

    • Reflect–Found at the end of every section, “Reflect” questions help students focus on what they are learning and how it applies to their lives.

    • Review–After all sections, review questions test student understanding of the material they just read.

    • Recite–Found at the end of every chapter, recite questions test student comprehension of the chapter.

  • Significantly expanded coverage of critical thinking:

    • Critical thinking questions are incorporated into every Review section.

    • Expanded discussion of critical thinking and human sexuality in Ch. 1, including thinking critically about self-help books on sex.

  • Significantly expanded coverage of biological influences on sexuality:

    • The key role of biological contributors of PMS and other menstrual problems (Chapter 3).

    • Contributors to breast cancer and cancer of the reproductive organs (Chapter 3).

    • Biological problems and new treatments connected with sexual dysfunctions (Chapter 15).

    • Impact of biological (e.g., hormonal) influences on gender identity (Chapter 6).

    • Neurological Contributors to paraphilias (Chapter 17).

    • New research on how childhood sexual abuse affects hormones and the nervous system, setting the stage for people to have more severe responses to stress in adulthood (chapter 18).

  • Significantly expanded coverage of evolutionary perspective on sexuality:

    • Expanded section on evolutionary theory and evolutionary psychology in Chapter 1.

    • Evolutionary perspective on the male's “roving eye” in various cultures (Chapter 6).

    • Evolutionary perspective on jealousy (Chapter 8).

  • Hundreds of new references.

 1. What is Human Sexuality?


 2. Research Methods.


 3. Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology.


 4. Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology.


 5. Sexual Arousal and Response.


 6. Gender Identity and Gender Roles.


 7. Attraction and Love.


 8. Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication.


 9. Sexual Techniques and Behavior Patterns.


10. Sexual Orientation.


11. Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth.


12. Contraception and Abortion.


13. Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence.


14. Sexuality in Adulthood.


15. Sexual Dysfunctions.


16. Sexually Transmitted Infections.


17. Atypical Sexual Variations.


18. Sexual Coercion.


19. Commercial Sex.

    The perfect balance between science and pedagogy.  Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity, 7e examines the rich diversity found in human sexuality and helps students develop their own opinions by promoting critical thinking skills, personal sexual health awareness, and responsible decision-making. Firmly rooted in science, the text systematically encourages students to apply the research to their own lives.

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    Rathus, Nevid & Fichner-Rathus
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