Sexual Essays - Gender, Desire, and Nakedness

Through a series of interrelated essays this book explores the nature of gender, desire, and nakedness, revealing their place in sexual life. Here internationally acclaimed philosopher James Giles criticizes several popular views, clearing the way for his own unique vision of human sexuality.

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Preface
The Meaning of "Gender"The Erotic Meanings of the Sexual PositionsSex Hormones and Sexual DesireSocial Constructionism and Sexual DesireGilbert Herdt on Sambia Sexual CultureNo Such Thing as Excessive Levels of Sexual BehaviourAge Dysphoria and Sexual Desire: A Case StudyNaked Love: The Evolution of Human HairlessnessReferences
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Info autore

James Giles

Riassunto

Through a series of interrelated essays this book explores the nature of gender, desire, and nakedness, revealing their place in sexual life. Here internationally acclaimed philosopher James Giles criticizes several popular views, clearing the way for his own unique vision of human sexuality.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: James Giles
• Editore: University Press Of America
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9780761868897
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-6889-7
• Pagine: 148
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze sociali, tematiche generali; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, Society & culture: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Essays, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Pornography, Ethical issues & debates, Gender studies, gender groups, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality