Dating and Sexuality in America: A Reference Handbook

by Jeffrey S. Turner

Overview

A highly informative account of trends, concepts, and problems related to dating and sexuality in the United States, along with thought-provoking coverage of today's most important issues and controversies.

A history of dating and sexuality illuminates new trends and problems that were absent just a few decades ago. The most important dating and sexuality issues facing teenagers today are explored, including solutions and implications for educational intervention. The work elucidates how dating unfolds and how sexual attitudes and behaviors impact intimacy. Valuable information about organizations and individuals as well as print and electronic resources are included in this authoritative work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851095841
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/04/2003
Series:	Contemporary World Issues
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Jeffrey S. Turbaner, PhD, is chairperson of the Human Development and Family Studies Department at Mitchell College, New London, CT. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Families in America.

Editorial Reviews

An excellent starting point for research on adolescent dating and sexual behavior . . . does a fine job of presenting the issues in an unbiased, concise, and readable style . . . This comprehensive, single-volume reference work on a popular research topic is especially welcome. Recommended.” —Library Media Connection

“The writing is solid and the list of resources is impressive. This should be used as a very good starting point for the discussion of dating in America.” —American Reference Books Annual

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