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The Social Construction of Sexuality (Third Edition) (Contemporary Societies Series)
Steven Seidman
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Description for The Social Construction of Sexuality (Third Edition) (Contemporary Societies Series)
Paperback. An affordable primer to sexuality written from a sociological perspective. Series: Contemporary Societies Series. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 209 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
In The Social Construction of Sexuality, Steven Seidman investigates the political and social consequences of privileging certain sexual practices and identities while stigmatising others. Addressing a range of topics from gay and lesbian identities to sex work, Seidman delves into issues of social control that inform popular beliefs and moral standards. The new third edition features three new chapters that focus on the changing cultures of intimacy, the promise and perils of cyber intimacies, and youth struggles to negotiate independence and intimate solidarity.
In The Social Construction of Sexuality, Steven Seidman investigates the political and social consequences of privileging certain sexual practices and identities while stigmatising others. Addressing a range of topics from gay and lesbian identities to sex work, Seidman delves into issues of social control that inform popular beliefs and moral standards. The new third edition features three new chapters that focus on the changing cultures of intimacy, the promise and perils of cyber intimacies, and youth struggles to negotiate independence and intimate solidarity.
Product Details
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
367g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393937800
SKU
V9780393937800
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Ref
99-1
About Steven Seidman
Steven Seidman has lectured widely in the United States and Europe on the topic of sexuality. He is the author of many books, including Romantic Longings: Love in America, 1830-1980, Embattled Eros: Sexual Ethics and Politics in America, Queer Theory/Sociology, and Beyond the Closet: The Transformation of Gay and Lesbian Life. He currently teaches sociology at the State University of ... Read more
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