{"product_id":"9783319294117","title":"Focus on Sexuality Research: Social Research Perspectives","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFocus on Sexuality Research: Social Research Perspectives\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAnderson, Eric; McCormack, Mark\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis important book provides unique new knowledge on the\nlived experience of openly bisexual men without medicalizing or pathologizing\nthem. Presenting research from sexology, sociology, and psychology, it features\nextensive findings on the sexual, social, romantic, and emotional behaviors of\nthe 90 men interviewed in the U.S. and U.K. Issues and challenges are examined\nin such areas as identity and self-concept, along with the burden of social\nerasure and the paradox of stigma from both the gay and straight communities.\nHowever, the research reveals evidence of a recent cultural transition toward\nacceptance of bisexual identity and behavior, with younger bisexual men\nexperiencing better social lives and increased recognition of the legitimacy of\nbisexuality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the topics covered: \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eExamining\n     the components of sexuality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMeasuring\n     and surveying bisexuality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBisexual\n     burden\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDemonstrating\n     a generational cohort effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eExpansion\n     of gendered boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eErosion\n     of the one-time rule of homosexuality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eComing\n     out in the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing clarity and focus beyond the gender binary—and\ncompelling insights into why society and science have trouble shedding that\nparadigm—\u003ci\u003eThe Changing Dynamics of\nBisexual Men’s Lives \u003c\/i\u003ewill interest sexuality scholars, sexologists, and\nsocial scientists studying the social aspects of sexuality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-05-13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319294117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-29412-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 193\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45587200901260,"sku":"9783319294117","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319294117.jpg?v=1776531791","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783319294117","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}