Mottier Veronique (Fellow Of Jesus College Cambridge & Professor In Sociology University Of Lausanne) - Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: What shapes our sexuality? Is it a product of our genes or of society culture and politics? How have concepts of sexuality and sexual norms changed over time? How have feminist theories religion and HIV/ AIDS affected our attitudes to sex? Focusing on the social political and psychological aspects of sexuality this Very Short Introduction examines these questions and many more exploring what shapes our sexuality and how our attitudes to sex have in turn shaped the wider world. Revealing how our assumptions about what is 'normal in sexuality have in reality varied widely across time and place this book tackles the major topics and controversies that still confront us when issues of sex and sexuality are discussed: from sex education HIV\ AIDS and eugenics to religious doctrine gay rights and feminism. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Mottier Veronique (Fellow Of Jesus College Cambridge & Professor In Sociology University Of Lausanne)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199298020
Pages: 176 Pages, 20 Black And White Halftones
Publication Date: 6/23/2008
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Medical Ethics & Professional Conduct