Dating and Sexuality in America
A Reference Handbook
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:4th Nov '03
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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.
A history of dating and sexuality illuminates new trends and problems that were absent just a few decades ago. The most important dating and sexuality issues facing teenagers today are explored, including solutions and implications for educational intervention. The work elucidates how dating unfolds and how sexual attitudes and behaviors impact intimacy. Valuable information about organizations and individuals as well as print and electronic resources are included in this authoritative work.
- 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
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"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
ISBN: 9781851095841
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287 pages