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Author:   Charlotte J. Patterson (Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia) ,  Anthony R. D'Augelli (Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Outreach in the College of Health and Human Development and Professor of Human Development, Pennsylvania State University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 25.90cm
Weight:   0.774kg
ISBN:  

9780199765218

ISBN 10:   0199765219
Pages:   332
Publication Date:   13 October 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Contents Preface Contributors Part I. Concepts, Theories, and Perspectives 1. Concepts of female sexual orientation Lisa Diamond 2. Gay male identities, desires, and behaviors Jeffrey Parsons and Christian Grov 3. Bisexual identities Sari Dworkin 4. Transgender identities: Research and Controversies Francisco Sanchez and Eric Vilain 5. Biological foundations of sexual orientation Alexander K. Hill, Khytam Dawood, and David A. Puts 6. Demographic perspectives on sexual orientation Gary Gates Part II. Development Over the Life Course 7. Sexual orientation in adolescence Margaret Rosario and Eric T. Schrimshaw 8. Emergent adulthood in lesbian and gay lives Bertram Cohler and Stuart Michaels 9. Sexual orientation in middle adulthood Andrew Hostetler 10. Sexual Orientation and Aging in Western Society Arnold H. Grossman, Michael J. McCutcheon, and John A. Frank Part III. Domains of Experience 11. Sexual orientation, careers, and work Jonathan Mohr and Ruth Fassinger 12. Same-sex Romantic Relationships Adam W. Fingerhut and Letitia Anne Peplau 13. Sexual orientation and lesbian and bisexual women's health Jane M. Simoni, Laramie Smith, Keren Lehavot, Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, and Karina L. Walters 14. Sexual orientation and gay men's health Amy Herrick, Mark Friedman, and Ron Stall 15. Sexual orientation and mental health Susan Cochran and Vickie M. Mays 16. Sexual orientation, family formation, and parenthood Charlotte J. Patterson Part IV. Communities and Contextual Issues 17. Attitudes toward sexual orientation Stacey Horn 18. Minority Stress and the Health of Sexual Minorities Ilan Meyer and David M. Frost 19. Sexual orientation, victimization and hate crimes Kimberly Balsam and Tonda Hughes 20. Race and ethnicity among lesbian, gay and bisexual communities Bianca Wilson and Gary Harper 21. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Communities Esther D. Rothblum

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<br> This book does a good job covering many different topics in the field of sexual orientation, particularly theoretical perspectives and identity development. Written by experts, it will be useful to both students and professionals. --DOODY'S<br><p><br>

This book does a good job covering many different topics in the field of sexual orientation, particularly theoretical perspectives and identity development. Written by experts, it will be useful to both students and professionals. Doody's Notes, May 2013

This book does a good job covering many different topics in the field of sexual orientation, particularly theoretical perspectives and identity development. Written by experts, it will be useful to both students and professionals. * Doody's Notes, May 2013 *

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Charlotte J. Patterson, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Women, Gender & Sexuality program at the University of Virginia. Her recent work has focused on sexual orientation, human development, and family lives, especially on the development of children with lesbian and gay parents. Dr. Patterson is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (APS) as well as of the American Psychological Association (APA), and is a past-President of the Society for Psychological Research on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues. Anthony R. D'Augelli, Ph.D., is Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Outreach in the College of Health and Human Development and Professor of Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University. His work has focused on the development of sexual orientation, especially during adolescence and late adulthood. Dr. D'Augelli is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and an Editorial Board Member for several journals including the Journal of GLBT Family Studies, the Journal of LGBT Youth, and Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior.

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