Publisher's Synopsis
Fully revised and updated with the latest statistics and developments in the field, the Sixth Edition of Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality presents all aspects of human sexuality and explores how it affects personality, development, and decision making. Using a student-friendly interpersonal approach, the text discusses contemporary concepts as well as controversial topics in a sensitive manner, and covers the physiological, biological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of human sexuality. Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality is an essential text for teaching sexuality and provides an integrated view of human sexuality that encourages students to pursue positive decisions, sexual health, and a lifetime of wellness. Each new copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data.Key Features: A unique pedagogical design allows students to explore the dimensions of human sexutality and enhance learning. Boxed Features contain five distinct topics covered in each chapter: Multicultural Dimensions, Global Dimensions, Gender Dimensions, Communication Dimensions, and Thical Dimensions. Myth vs. Fact boxes are intended to enhance student understanding of key concepts by giving students the facts and dispelling myths. Engaging real-world scenarios are foind in every Chapter Opening Story. Interactive self-assessments facilitate critical thinking. Sections on unexpected pregnancy outcomes, body image, alternative sexual behavior, and HIV and AIDS are now expanded into new chapters. New section on the recently FDA approved drug Addyi which is used to treat Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorders in women. This text is appropriate for courses in Human Sexuality and Sexuality Education. It is also intended for use in psychology and nursing courses. © 2017 | 824 pages
