Description: Understanding Asexuality by Anthony F. Bogaert In a world where people often feel compelled to advertise their sexual inclinations and preferences, many people identify as asexual, lacking sexual attraction to either men or women. This book introduces the idea of asexuality as a fourth category of sexual orientation and reveals the historical, biological, and social aspects of asexuality. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Asexuality can be defined as an enduring lack of sexual attraction. Thus, asexual individuals do not find (and perhaps never have) others sexually appealing. Some consider "asexuality" as a fourth category of sexual orientation, distinct from heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality. However, there is also recent evidence that the label "asexual" may be used in a broader way than merely as "a lack of sexual attraction." People who say they have sexual attraction to others, but indicate little or no desire for sexual activity are also self-identifying as asexual. Distinct from celibacy, which refers to sexual abstinence by choice where sexual attraction and desire may still be present, asexuality is experienced by those having a lack or sexual attraction or a lack of sexual desire.More and more, those who identify as asexual are "coming out," joining up, and forging a common identity. The time is right for a better understanding of this sexual orientation, written by an expert in the field who has conducted studies on asexuality and who has provided important contributions to understanding asexuality. This timely resource will be one of the first books written on the topic for general readers, and the first to look at the historical, biological, and social aspects of asexuality. It includes firsthand accounts throughout from people who identify as asexual. The study of asexuality, as it contrasts so clearly with sexuality, also holds up a lens and reveals clues to the mystery of sexuality. Author Biography Anthony Bogaert is professor of community health sciences and psychology at Brock University. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, along with book chapters, on such topics as asexuality, sexual desire, sexual orientation, birth order and sexual identity, and other related topics. Table of Contents 1: Introduction2: The A, B, C, and Ds of Sex (and Asex)3: History of Asexuality4: The Prevalence of Asexuality5: To Masturbate or Not to Masturbate6: Sex and Gender7: Forging an (A)sexual Identity8: The Madness of Sex9: Do You Have Hypoactive Skydiving Disorder?10: A Monster in All Our Lives11: Art and Food on Planet Sex12: (A)sexuality and Humor13: Just Because14: The BeginningBibliography Review Essential reading for anyone who wants to explore how asexuality is transforming our understanding of sex. -- David Jay, founder of Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN)Despite an adaptationist flavor, Understanding Asexuality is a thoughtful, nuanced, and even paradigm-changing book. -- Maurine Neiman, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Biology, University of Iowa[This] work is extremely well received. * Epoch Times *Asexuality is a sexual orientation that is often overlooked; it has garnered little attention from the scientific community compared to other sexual orientations. Queer theorists especially would benefit from familiarizing themselves with asexuality because it challenges heteronormative norms and, like people of other minority sexual orientations, asexual people are faced with oppression and systematic erasure. It is of no small importance that Understanding Asexuality is the first academic book published on the topic. In this book, Anthony F. Bogaert, a professor of human sexuality, delivers an important theoretical introduction to asexuality for scholars and the general public, as well as asexuals themselves. There is an informal and conversational tone to the book that makes it accessible to all these audiences, while still being professional in its discussion of the extant, if sparse, research. . . .Understanding Asexuality is a solid theoretical introduction to asexuality that provides ample material on which to build future research. * QED: A Journal in GLBTQ Worldmaking * Long Description Asexuality can be defined as an enduring lack of sexual attraction. Thus, asexual individuals do not find (and perhaps never have) others sexually appealing. Some consider "asexuality" as a fourth category of sexual orientation, distinct from heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality. However, there is also recent evidence that the label "asexual" may be used in a broader way than merely as "a lack of sexual attraction." People who say they have sexual attraction to others, but indicate little or no desire for sexual activity are also self-identifying as asexual. Distinct from celibacy, which refers to sexual abstinence by choice where sexual attraction and desire may still be present, asexuality is experienced by those having a lack or sexual attraction or a lack of sexual desire. More and more, those who identify as asexual are "coming out," joining up, and forging a common identity. The time is right for a better understanding of this sexual orientation, written by an expert in the field who has conducted studies on asexuality and who has provided important contributions to understanding asexuality. This timely resource will be one of the first books written on the topic for general readers, and the first to look at the historical, biological, and social aspects of asexuality. It includes firsthand accounts throughout from people who identify as asexual. The study of asexuality, as it contrasts so clearly with sexuality, also holds up a lens and reveals clues to the mystery of sexuality. Review Quote Essential reading for anyone who wants to explore how asexuality is transforming our understanding of sex. Details ISBN1442201002 Author Anthony F. Bogaert Pages 192 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2015 ISBN-10 1442201002 ISBN-13 9781442201002 Format Paperback Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 306.76 Short Title UNDERSTANDING ASEXUALITY Language English Media Book Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publication Date 2015-03-06 NZ Release Date 2015-03-06 US Release Date 2015-03-06 UK Release Date 2015-03-06 Alternative 9781442200999 Audience General AU Release Date 2015-03-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:92615027;
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ISBN-13: 9781442201002
Book Title: Understanding Asexuality
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Understanding Asexuality
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Year: 2015
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Author: Anthony F. Bogaert
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