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Sexual Pathways Adapting to Dual Sexual Attraction
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Book Code: C6368
ISBN: 0-275-96368-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-96368-2
200 pages, figures, tables
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 3/30/1999
List Price: $110.95 (UK Sterling Price: £65.00)
Availability: Out of stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • [T]he book presents a highly detailed portrait of the sexual and relationship histories of the study participants, and many of the in-depth case studies make for interesting reading.
    —Readings: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health
  • Sexual Pathways contains interesting descriptions of the lives of a varied group of bisexual people....a reasonable introduction to issues related to dual attraction for the clinician, researcher, or general reader who has little familiarity with the topic.
    —Contemporary Psychology/ADA Review of Books
  • Endorsement From Wayne R. Dynes
    Editor, Encyclopedia of Homosexuality:
    A solid and readable presentation of vital issues in the field of bisexuality. The author's conclusions are supported by substantial empirical work, as well as a sound theoretical understanding.
  • Endorsement From Barbara Dane, Ph.D
    Associate Professor
    New York University:
    This carefully and thoughtfully written research and practice book by Dr. Mark Williams is by far the best and most comprehensive resource on AIDS and men and women in the bisexual community. This exciting and provocative book by a master clinician fills a large void in the field and is bound to be on everyone's book shelf. Students and professionals will find the book useful and it will have a strong impact on their clinical work.
  • Endorsement From Edgar Gregersen, Ph.D: Williams provides an unparalleled account of the lives of bisexual men and women in the age of AIDS. He probes, in readable prose, into their feelings and thoughts, recording their often astonishing perceptions in their own words.
Description: Sexual Pathways introduces the topic of bisexuality--a subject largely misunderstood. Persons who display dual sexual attraction experience some form of erotic fulfillment with both same-sex and opposite-sex partners. They may or may not identify themselves as bisexual, but during significant periods of their life span they act bisexually. Studies of human sexuality world-wide indicate the incidence of bisexuality ranges from high to low prevalence in all literate and many nonliterate societies. To better understand the bisexual perspective, the author presents interviews with 30 men and women. Each describes his or her sexual pathway from birth to adulthood,portraying the construction of a lifestyle that incorporates a bisexual perspective.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The Language of Sex
  • Lifestyle Adaptations
  • Being Sexual
  • Responding to AIDS
  • Patterns of Bisexuality
  • Appendices
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Index
LC Card Number: 98-33616
LCC Class: HQ74
Dewey Class: 306
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