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Providing a comprehensive framework for the broad subject of human sexuality, this two-volume set offers a context of historical development, scientific discovery, and sociopolitical and sociocultural movements. The broad topic of sex--encompassing subjects as varied as sexuality, sexual and gender identity, abortion, and such crimes as sexual assault--is one of the most controversial in American society today. This two-volume encyclopedic set provides readers with more than 450 entries on the subject, offering a comprehensive overview of major sexuality issues in American and global culture.Themes that run throughout the volumes include sexual health and reproduction, sexual identity and orientation, sexual behaviors and expression, the history of sex and sexology, and sex and society. Entries cover a breadth of subjects, such as the major contributors to the field of sexology; the biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions of sex and sexuality; and how the modern-day political climate and the government play a major role in determining attitudes and beliefs about sex. Written in clear, jargon-free language, this set is ideal for students as well as general readers.

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Library Journal Review

Accurate information about sex and sexuality is always in demand; this two-volume encyclopedia edited by Armstrong (sexual health, Univ. of Southampton) will meet readers' needs, with comprehensive information about all aspects of these fascinating and sometimes confusing topics. There are more than 40 thorough signed entries by academics and health professionals, which cover up-to-date research on a variety of subjects: sex in advertising, pioneers in the field (e.g., Alfred Kinsey), authors (e.g., Betty Dodson), contraception (e.g., birth control pills, cervical caps), sexual identity, gender identity, postmenopausal sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, books (The Joy of Sex; the Kama Sutra), and social and cultural issues (e.g., hookup culture, dating). Ranging in length from one to three pages, each entry offers works for further reading, but no illustrations--which would have been helpful for the articles about sex organs. Some topics are broken up into multiple entries; on abortion, for instance, readers will find entries for elective, late term, and medical abortion, as well as information on abortion legislation. VERDICT Users may want to consult more specialized sources for further information on a specific topic, but this is an excellent introduction to sex and sexuality for public and consumer health libraries.--Barbara Bibel, formerly at Oakland P.L.

CHOICE Review

This encyclopedia contains more than 460 entries on sex, sexuality, and gender. This new work is important for a field with quickly changing terminologies and evolving understandings. Importantly, these volumes offer a mix of medical, cultural, and psychological discussions, an appropriate approach because sex and sexuality comprise a spectrum of biological and social constructs. Each entry consists of about two pages and offers an average of four sources listed as "Further Reading." This two-volume set will be a solid addition to any library collection given its universally applicable content and relative affordability. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates. General readers. --Donna Marie Braquet, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Dr. Heather L. Armstrong is lecturer (assistant professor) in sexual health at the University of Southampton.