Attraction, Love, Sex - The Inside Story

Simon LeVay introduces readers to a memorable cast of researchers trying to unravel the many mysteries that surround sex and sexuality. He distills vast expertise on the biology and psychology of sex into an engaging and easy-to-understand survey with scientific acumen, a critical eye, and a sense of humor.

List of contents

Preface
1. Why Have Sex?
2. Attraction
3. Arousal
4. Orientation
5. Having Sex
6. Relationships
7. Paraphilias
8. Pedophilia
9. Porn
10. Rape
11. Love
Notes
Glossary
Index

About the author

Simon LeVay is a neuroscientist and writer who has served on the faculties of Harvard Medical School and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He is best known for his 1991 report documenting a difference in brain structure between gay and straight men. LeVay is author or coauthor of twelve books, including a leading textbook on human sexuality.

Summary

Simon LeVay introduces readers to a memorable cast of researchers trying to unravel the many mysteries that surround sex and sexuality. He distills vast expertise on the biology and psychology of sex into an engaging and easy-to-understand survey with scientific acumen, a critical eye, and a sense of humor.

Product details

• Authors: Simon LeVay, LeVay Simon
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.05.2023
• EAN: 9780231204507
• ISBN: 978-0-231-20450-7
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Evolution, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality, Neurosciences, Gay & Lesbian studies, Psychology: sexual behaviour, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Sexual Behaviour, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / Transgender Studies, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Gender studies: transgender & intersex, science; psychology; social science