Dating and Sexuality in America: A Reference Handbook
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Dating and Sexuality in America: A Reference Handbook
By (Author) Jeffrey S. Turner
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ABC-CLIO
4th November 2003
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Gender studies, gender groups
Psychology: sexual behaviour
Sex and sexuality: advice and issues
306.70973
Physical Properties
Hardback
287
Description
A highly informative account of trends, concepts, and problems related to dating and sexuality in the United States, along with thought-provoking coverage of today's most important issues and controversies. * 32 biographical profiles describing the research of respected contributors to the fields of dating, sexuality, adolescent development, and family life * A lively and engaging timeline chronicling the historic events that shaped dating and sexuality in America, such as the birth of the drive-in movie theater, the pill, the sexual revolution, MTV, HIV/AIDS, the Internet, and Viagra
Reviews
"An excellent starting point for research on adolescent dating and sexual behavior ... does a fine job of presenting the issues in an unbiased, concise, and readable style ... This comprehensive, single-volume reference work on a popular research topic is especially welcome. Recommended." - Library Media Connection "The writing is solid and the list of resources is impressive. This should be used as a very good starting point for the discussion of dating in America." - American Reference Books Annual
Author Bio
Jeffrey S. Turner, PhD, is chairperson of the Human Development and Family Studies Department at Mitchell College, New London, CT. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Families in America.
