An Introduction to the Study of Sexuality

by Roger Horrocks, Jo Campling

Examines some of the ways in which sexuality has been described and interpreted in Western culture, referring to sources ranging from Freud to films. Early chapters look at the Christian view of sex as sinful, the psychoanalytical model, the social construction model, and the possible connections between sexuality and spirituality. Later chapters describe the feminist approach, gay studies, and male sexuality. For students. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

207 pages, Hardcover

First published April 16, 1997

Reviews

[Chris Hyde · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a scholarly look at basic theories of sexuality. The author looks at everything from religion to Freud to modern ideologies. He presents not only a history of theories but also looks at the politics of current understandings of sexuality.

I was hoping that this book would provide a greater understanding of sexuality in general but it never got to that. Instead, this book is more historical in nature and shows how ideas of sexuality have changed over the years. For that reason, I would agree with the title being an "introduction". You'll have to look elsewhere if you want deeper understandings.