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Human Sexuality: Personality and Social Psychological Perspectives
"Although intended as a textbook, this accessible book could as well serve in an academic collection as a useful source of background material for a variety of readers." ―CHOICE
"Craig Hill′s new text is a welcome addition to the textbooks available for undergraduate courses on human sexuality. It goes beyond the standard topics found in many books and seriously integrates social psychological research and theory on human sexuality. This book is just the type of serious treatment of psychological aspects of human sexuality that I have been seeking for some time for my course."
―Irene Hanson Frieze, Professor of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh Human Personality and Social Psychological Perspectives presents the topics typically covered in human sexuality courses, rooting the presentation in a strong psychological perspective. Author Craig Hill focuses on personality and social psychological theory to provide students with a conceptual understanding of the psychological factors involved in sexuality, and he encourages students to build upon that foundation by challenging them to think critically about the material in various ways. He also emphasizes the scientific investigation of sexuality, offering a solid review of the research literature. Key Features Intended Audience This is an excellent core text for both undergraduate and graduate courses on Human Sexuality particulary those offered in departments of psychology.
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"Craig Hill′s new text is a welcome addition to the textbooks available for undergraduate courses on human sexuality. It goes beyond the standard topics found in many books and seriously integrates social psychological research and theory on human sexuality. This book is just the type of serious treatment of psychological aspects of human sexuality that I have been seeking for some time for my course."
―Irene Hanson Frieze, Professor of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh Human Personality and Social Psychological Perspectives presents the topics typically covered in human sexuality courses, rooting the presentation in a strong psychological perspective. Author Craig Hill focuses on personality and social psychological theory to provide students with a conceptual understanding of the psychological factors involved in sexuality, and he encourages students to build upon that foundation by challenging them to think critically about the material in various ways. He also emphasizes the scientific investigation of sexuality, offering a solid review of the research literature. Key Features Intended Audience This is an excellent core text for both undergraduate and graduate courses on Human Sexuality particulary those offered in departments of psychology.
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576 pages, Paperback
First published July 17, 2007
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