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The psychology of human sexuality / by Lehmiller, Justin J.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Theoretical perspectives on human sexuality -- Sexology research : history, methods, and ethics -- Human sexual anatomy -- Human sexual response : understanding arousal and orgasm -- Gender and gender identity -- Sexual orientation -- The laws of attraction -- Intimate relationships : sex, love, and commitment -- Sexual behaviors -- Lifespan sexual development -- Sex education, contraception, and pregnancy -- Sexually transmitted infections and safer-sex practices -- Sexual dysfunction and sex therapy -- Variations in sexual behavior -- Sex laws, sexual victimization, and the sexual marketplace.The thoroughly revised and updated second edition of The Psychology of Human Sexuality explores the roles that biology, psychology, and the social and cultural context play in shaping human sexual behavior. The author - a noted authority on the topic and an affiliate of the acclaimed Kinsey Institute - puts the spotlight on the most recent research and theory on human sexuality, with an emphasis on psychology. The text presents the major theoretical perspectives on human sexuality, and details the vast diversity of sexual attitudes and behaviors that exist in the modern world. The author also reviews the history of sexology and explores its unique methods and ethical considerations. Overall, this important and comprehensive text provides readers with a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the science of sex and the amazing complexity of human sexuality. Features broad coverage of topics including anatomy, gender and sexual orientation, sexual behaviors, sexual difficulties and solutions, prostitution, and pornography Offers more in-depth treatment of relationships than comparable texts, with separate chapters dealing with attraction and relationship processes Includes cutting-edge research on the origins of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as new treatments for sexually transmitted infections and sexual dysfunctions Is written from a sex-positive perspective, with expanded coverage of cross-cultural research throughout and material that is inclusive and respectful of a diverse audience Includes numerous activities to facilitate dynamic, interactive classroom environments.
Subjects: Sex (Psychology); Sex (Biology);
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Gay, straight, and the reason why : the science of sexual orientation / by LeVay, Simon.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-392) and indexes.What is sexual orientation? -- Why we need biology -- The outline of a theory -- Childhood -- Characteristics of gay and straight adults -- The role of sex hormones -- The role of genes -- The brain -- The body -- The older-brother effect.What causes a child to grow up gay or straight? In this book, the author, a neuroscientist summarizes a wealth of scientific evidence that points to one inescapable conclusion: Sexual orientation results primarily from an interaction between genes, sex hormones, and the cells of the developing body and brain. He helped create this field in 1991 with a much-publicized study in Science magazine, where he reported on a difference in the brain structure between gay and straight men. Since then, an entire scientific discipline has sprung up around the quest for a biological explanation of sexual orientation. In this book, he provides a clear explanation of where the science stands today, taking the reader on a whirlwind tour of laboratories that specialize in genetics, endocrinology, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, evolutionary psychology, and family demographics. He describes, for instance, how researchers have manipulated the sex hormone levels of animals during development, causing them to mate preferentially with animals of their own gender. He also reports on the prevalence of homosexual behavior among wild animals, ranging from Graylag geese to the Bonobo chimpanzee. Although many details remain unresolved, the general conclusion is quite clear: A person's sexual orientation arises in large part from biological processes that are already underway before birth. He also makes it clear that these lines of research have a lot of potential because, far from seeking to discover "what went wrong" in the lives of gay people, attempting to develop "cures" for homosexuality, or returning to traditional explanations that center on parent-child relationships, various forms of "training," or early sexual experiences, our modern scientists are increasingly seeing sexual variety as something to be valued, celebrated, and welcomed into society.
Subjects: Sexual orientation.; Sex (Psychology); Sex (Biology);
© 2012., Oxford University Press,
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The mathematics of sex : how biology and society conspire to limit talented women and girls / by Ceci, Stephen J.; Williams, Wendy M.(Wendy Melissa),1960-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-259) and index.A multidimensional problem -- Opening arguments: environment -- Opening arguments: biology -- Challenges to the environmental position -- Challenges to the biological position -- Background and trend data -- Comparisons across societies, cultures, and developmental stages -- Conclusions and synthesis -- What next? Research and policy recommendations."Nearly half of all physicians and biologists are females, as are the majority of new psychologists, veterinarians, and dentists, suggesting that women have achieved equality with men in the workforce. But the ranks of professionals in math-intensive careers remain lopsidedly male; up to 93% of tenure-track academic positions in some of the most mathematically-oriented fields are held by men. Three main explanations have been advanced to explain the dearth of women in math-intensive careers, and in The Mathematics of Sex Stephen J. Ceci and Wendy M. Williams describe and dissect the evidence for each. The first explanation involves innate ability--male brains are physiologically optimized to perform advanced mathematical and spatial operations; the second is that social and cultural biases inhibit females' training and success in mathematical fields; the third alleges that women are less interested in math-intensive careers than are men, preferring people-oriented pursuits. Drawing on research in endocrinology, economics, sociology, education, genetics, and psychology to arrive at their own unique, evidence-based conclusion, the authors argue that the problem is due to certain choices that women (but not men) are compelled to make in our society; that women tend not to favor math-intensive careers for certain reasons, and that sex differences in math and spatial ability cannot adequately explain the scarcity of women in these fields. The Mathematics of Sex represents the first time such a thorough synthesis of data has been carried out to solve the puzzle of women's under-representation in math-intensive careers. The result is a readable, engaging account suitable not only for academics in an array of disciplines, but for general readers as well--including educators, science policymakers, parents of daughters, and anyone intellectually curious about a key controversy of our time."--Book jacket.
Subjects: Women in mathematics; Women in science;
© 2010., Oxford University Press,
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The truth about sexual behavior and unplanned pregnancy / by Kittleson, Mark J.,1952-; Kane, William,1947-; Rennegarbe, Richelle.; Howard-Barr, Elissa.; Book Builders LLC.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.List of illustrations -- Preface -- How to use this book -- Risk taking and sexual behavior -- A to Z entries: Abortion -- Basics of gender identity -- Biology and sex -- Community, support from -- Conception, pregnancy, and childbirth -- Contraceptives involving risk -- Contraceptives: Practices proven safe -- Dating -- Drugs, alcohol, and sex -- Media and sex -- Pregnancy and childbirth, cost of -- Pregnancy and teenagers -- Pregnancy, prevention of -- Relationships and responsibilities -- Sex and the law -- Sexual arousal -- Sexual expression -- Sexual orientation -- Sexual response -- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) -- Violence, sexual -- Hotlines and help sites -- Glossary -- Index.
Subjects: Sex instruction for teenagers.; Teenagers; Teenage pregnancy;
© c2005., Facts On File,
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Connected : how trains, genes, pineapples, piano keys, and a few disasters transformed Americans at the dawn of the Twentieth Century / by Cassedy, Steven,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-304) and index."To push back the shadow upon the dial of time" : the astonishing new facts of life and death -- The biological self -- Sex o'clock in America -- The neurophysiological mind; Or not -- The network of spatialized time -- The networked house and home -- The globalized consumer network : from pineapples to Turkey Red cigarettes to the bunny hug -- Race goes scientific, then transnational -- Religion goes worldly, ecumenical, and collective -- Citizen, community, state -- Conclusion : who you are.
© 2014., Stanford University Press,
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Living color : the biological and social meaning of skin color / by Jablonski, Nina G.;
Biology: Skin's natural palette ; Original skin ; Out of the tropics ; Skin color in the modern world ; Shades of sex ; Skin color and health. -- Society: The discriminating primate ; Encounters with difference ; Skin color in the age of exploration ; Skin color and the establishment of races ; Institutional slavery and the politics of pigmentation ; Skin colors and their variable meanings ; Aspiring to lightness ; Desiring darkness ; Living in color.Includes bibliographical references and index.This book investigates the social history of skin color from prehistory to the present, showing how our body's most visible trait influences our social interactions in profound and complex ways. The author begins with the biology and evolution of skin pigmentation, explaining how skin color changed as humans moved around the globe. She explores the relationship between melanin pigment and sunlight, and examines the consequences of rapid migrations, vacations, and other lifestyle choices that can create mismatches between our skin color and our environment. Aided by plentiful illustrations, this book also explains why skin color has come to be a biological trait with great social meaning, a product of evolution perceived by culture. It considers how we form impressions of others, how we create and use stereotypes, how negative stereotypes about dark skin developed and have played out through history, including as justification for the transatlantic slave trade. Offering examples of how attitudes about skin color differ in the U.S., Brazil, India, and South Africa, the author suggests that a knowledge of the evolution and social importance of skin color can help eliminate color-based discrimination and racism.
Subjects: Human skin color.; Human skin color; Human skin color; Human skin color;
© c2012., University of California Press,
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Life ascending : the ten great inventions of evolution / by Lane, Nick.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-326) and index.The origin of life -- DNA -- Photosynthesis -- The complex cell -- Sex -- Movement -- Sight -- Hot blood -- Consciousness -- Death.Nick Lane expertly reconstructs the history of life by describing the ten greatest inventions of evolution (including DNA, photosynthesis, sex, and sight), based on their historical impact, role in organisms today, and relevance to current controversies.
Subjects: Molecular evolution.; Evolution (Biology);
© 2010, c2009., W.W. Norton,
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Understanding pain : exploring the perception of pain / by Cervero, Fernando.;
A biological enigma: the meaning of pain -- How much it hurts, measuring pain -- Sensing pain: nociceptors -- The enchanted loom: pain networks -- Pain dynamics: sensitization -- I feel your pain: perception and the brain -- A certain gut feeling: visceral pain -- A mere curse: neuropathic pain -- Sex, genes and stress: pain modulation -- A pain free world: curing pain.Cervero explores the mechanisms and the meaning of pain. You touch something hot and your brain triggers a reflex action that causes you to withdraw your hand. That kind of pain is actually good for us; it acts as an alarm that warns us of danger and keeps us away from harm. There is another kind of pain that is more like a curse: chronic pain that is not related to injury. Cervero describes current research into the mysteries of chronic pain and efforts to develop more effective treatments.
Subjects: Pain.; Pain perception.; Pain;
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This book is gay / by Dawson, Juno,author.; Gerrell, Spike,illustrator.; Levithan, David,writer of introduction.;
Welcome to the members' club -- The name game -- You can't mistake our biology -- Stereotypes are poo -- The fear -- Haterz gon' hate -- Coming out -- Where to meet people like you -- The ins and outs of gay sex -- Nesting -- Hats -- A guide to recognizing your gay saints -- Build a bridge : guidance for parents and carers of LGBTQ+ youth -- The cheat sheet -- Helpful numbers and websites and stuff."There's a long-running joke that, after coming out as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex person, you should receive a membership card and instruction manual. This is that instruction manual. You're welcome. Inside this revised and updated edition, you'll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask: from sex to politics, hooking up to stereotypes, coming out and more. This candid, funny, and uncensored exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBTQIA+ also includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual spectrums, not to mention hilarious illustrations"--Back cover.
Subjects: Gays.; Homosexuality.; Bisexuality.; Transgender people.; Gender Identity; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Transgender Persons;
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Principles of Biology / by Crawford, Christina A.,editor.;
10-A.Provides students and researchers with an easy-to-understand introduction to the field of biology.Includes bibliographical references and index.Publisher's Note -- Editor's Introduction -- Activation energy -- Active transport -- Aging -- Amino acids -- Anatomy -- Animal kingdom -- Apes to hominids -- Artificial organs -- Asexual reproduction -- Biochemical engineering -- Biochemistry -- Bioengineering -- Biology -- Bionics and biomedical engineering -- Biophysics -- Bioprocess engineering -- Biosynthetics -- Birth -- Bone and cartilage -- Brain -- Cannibalism -- Cardiology -- Cell and tissue engineering -- Cell communication -- Cell organelles -- Cell specialization -- Cell types -- Cellular respiration -- Circulatory systems of vertebrates -- Cleavage, gastrulation, and neurulation -- Cloning -- Copulation -- CRISPR-Cas9 -- Cryogenics -- Death and dying -- Defense mechanisms -- Demographics -- Dentistry -- Deoxyribose nucleic acid -- Dermatology and dermatopathology -- Diffusion -- Digestion -- Digestive tract -- Diseases. -- DNA analysis. -- DNA/RNA synthesis -- DNA/RNA transcription -- Egg production -- Embryology -- Emotions. -- Endocrine systems of vertebrates -- Endocrinology -- Endocytosis and exocytosis -- Enzyme engineering -- Eukaryotes and prokaryotes -- Evolution: animal life -- Evolution: historical perspective -- Eyes -- Fertilization -- Forensic science -- Fur and hair -- Gametogenesis -- Gastroenterology -- Gene flow -- Genetics -- Geriatrics and gerontology -- Growth -- Hematology -- Histology -- Homeostasis -- Hominids -- Homo sapiens and human diversification -- Human evolution analysis -- Human genetic engineering -- Human-computer interaction -- Hydrophilic and hydrophobic -- Hypnosis. -- Immune system -- Immunology and vaccination.Intelligence -- Kinesiology -- Lactation -- Lactic acid fermentation -- Life spans -- Metabolic engineering -- Multicellularity -- Mutations -- Natural selection -- Neanderthals -- Nephrology -- Neural engineering -- Neurology -- Noses -- Nutrient requirements -- Obstetrics and gynecology -- Optometry -- Orthopedics -- Osmoregulation -- Osmosis -- Parasitology -- Pathology -- Placental mammals -- Polymers and monomers -- Protein synthesis -- Proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids -- Pulmonary medicine -- Reproduction -- Reproductive science and engineering -- Reproductive system of female mammals -- Reproductive system of male mammals -- Respiration and low oxygen -- Respiratory system -- RNA/protein translation -- RNAase -- Sex differences: evolutionary origin -- Sexual development -- Skin -- Smell -- Stem cell research and technology -- The Hardy-Weinberg law of genetic equilibrium -- Thermoregulation -- Tool use -- Toxicology -- Tribology -- Urology -- Virology -- Vision -- Zoology -- Glossary -- The Last Twenty Years of Nobel Prize winners in Biological Studies -- Body Systems -- Bibliography -- Subject Index.
Subjects: Biology.; Biology.;
On-line resources: https://libproxy.kirtland.edu/login?url=https://online.salempress.com/doi/book/10.3331/POB -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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