Introducing the New Sexuality Studies: 3rd Edition

by Nancy L. Fischer, Steven Seidman

Introducing the New Sexuality Studies is an innovative, reader-friendly anthology of original essays and interviews that introduces the field of sexuality studies to undergraduate students. Examining the social, cultural, and historical dimensions of sexualities, this anthology is designed to serve as a comprehensive textbook for sexualities and gender-related courses at the undergraduate level. The book’s contributors include both well-established scholars, including Patricia Hill Collins, Jeffrey Weeks, Deborah L. Tolman, and C.J. Pascoe, as well as emerging voices in sexuality studies. This collection will provide students of sociology, gender, and sexuality with a challenging and broad introduction to the social study of sexuality that they will find accessible and engaging.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology, Anthropology, Queer

702 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.