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Psychological Perspectives on Sexual Problems: New Directions in Theory and Practice

By Jane M. Ussher

Book information

Year
1993
ISBN
9780203147818, 9780203318324, 9780415055093, 0203147812, 0415055091
LCC
RC557 .P78 1993
Open Library ID
OL1711373M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1233349 bytes)
Pages
288\283
Topic
Psychology
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Sexuality can be seen as a `problem' by many people being faced with media images and popular ideas of `normal' sexuality. Yet, despite critiques of sexology from authorities in psychoanalysis and feminism, sexuality is felt to be a problem for which help is sought. In Psychological Perspectives on Sexual Problems the authors critically examine theories of sexuality, but also link them with current clinical practice. Far from just addressing the sexuality of heterosexual, able-bodied individuals they also widen the horizons of psychology to look at positive, empowering practices with groups whose sexuality has often been marginalised, such as those with learning difficulties, gay men with AIDS and women with eating disorders. This book radically integrates theory and practice and will be invaluable for its positive and enabling perspectives on all sexualities.

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