Introducing the New Sexuality Studies: Original Essays and Interviews

by Steven Seidman (Editor), Nancy Fischer (Editor), Chet Meeks (Editor)

Breaking new ground, both substantively and stylistically, this book offers students, academics and researchers an accessible, engaging introduction and overview of this emerging field. Its central premise is to explore the social character of sexuality, the role of social differences such as race or nationality in creating sexual variation, and the ways sex is entangled in relations of power and inequality. Through this novel approach the field of sexuality is therefore considered, for the first time, in multicultural, global, and comparative terms and from a truly social perspective. This important volume consists of over fifty short and original essays on the key topics and themes in sexuality studies, and interviews with twelve leading scholars in the field which convey some of the most innovative work being done. Each contribution is original and conveys the latest thinking and research in writing that is clear and that uses examples to illustrate key points. This topical and timely volume will be an invaluable resource to all those with an interest in sexuality studies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology, Anthropology, Queer

512 pages, Paperback

First published September 22, 2006

Reviews

[Kel · Rating 2 out of 5]

very superficial intro to sexuality studies. mostly excerpts of longer studies. might be useful to someone entirely brand new to the field.

[Gabrielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introductory text

[Mike Degen · Rating 4 out of 5]

really solid survey of issues relating to sexuality, I read this after being asked multiple times if I’d ever really thought about my gender and sexuality. Now I have!!

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many essay on so many topics. I must check this one out again...

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. Awesome class. Awesome instructor.