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.
Never has there been a greater need for a better understanding of dating and sexuality as today, particularly among teens. As sexual attitudes and behaviors are passed on by the media and rates of sexually transmitted diseases among teens continue to soar, it is more important than ever to enable young dating singles to make educated, responsible decisions.
This up-to-date reference work sheds light on some of the most compelling research findings and pressing issues related to dating and sexuality in 21st-century America. In Dating and Sex in America: A Reference Handbook, human development expert Jeffrey Turner provides a balanced, highly readable examination of the dynamics of dating and sexual behavior, from promiscuous sex to responsible decision making.
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. |