An insider's view of sexual science since Kinsey / Ira L. Reiss.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reiss, Ira L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sexology--Research.

Sexology.

Physical Description:

xiv, 239 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, [2006]

Summary:

This book will afford those interested in the work of sexual science an insiders view of the past, the present and the likely future of this field. Reiss presents a personal account of his experiences in sexual science over the past 50 years that will help the reader understand many of the major issues that still confront those in sexual science today.

Contents:

Know your author

The antisex bias of the 1950s

What is this thing called science?

The sexual revolution and sexual organizations

New approaches to sexuality

Building explanations of sexuality

Some clashes of science, politics, and values

An insider's view of a major crisis in SSSS

Exploring therapy and HIV/AIDS

Building a cross-cultural explanation of sexuality

Can sexual science really help with societal problems?

New projects and a new life agenda

Problem areas in sexual science today

Building a PhD in sexual science

To the next generation of sexual scientists.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-226) and indexes.

ISBN:

0742546527

0742546535

OCLC:

62342059