Read more
Through an in-depth look at the sexual lives of real people, Different Sexual Worlds illustrates the myriad dimensions of human sexuality. Developed as a supplementary text for college-level courses, this innovative book charts the sexual development and maturation of ten men and women in order to help students gain an integrated perspective on human sexuality. Among those whose stories are told are Libby, who overcame emotionally dependent behavior and achieved a satisfying sexual identity; Ed, a gay man who lived with and eventually died from the AIDS virus; Jennifer, who chose to become a prostitute to escape a disastrous home life; and Nick, whose sexual exploration helped him grow and find the perspective he needed to be able to commit to a long-term relationship. Dick Skeen's thoughtful analysis of the unique stories contained in the book and the intriguing questions he poses for discussion make this book required reading for courses on human sexuality.
List of contents
Chapter 1 Beyond Dependency Case Study of Libby Williams
Chapter 2 Trying to Leave a Traditional Life-style Case study of Stan Fitzgerald
Chapter 3 Sexual Experimantation Leading Finally to a More Traditional Relationship Case Study of Nick Orren
Chapter 4 Growing up as a Lesbian Case Study of Tory Montgomery
Chapter 5 Living a Life of Committed Celibacy within a Sexual Society Case Study of Father Patrick Graddy
Chapter 6 A Journey into the World of Prostitution and Beyond Case Study of Jennifer Bryce
Chapter 7 Radical Midlife Changes Case Study of Kevin Krammer
Chapter 8 A Life of Contrasting Opinions Case Study of Ed Fogelberg
Chapter 9 Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll Case Study of Terry Grant
Chapter 10 Living with Incest Case Study of Joanne Sheridan
About the author
Dick Skeen is Associate Professor of Sociology at Northern Arizona State University.
