Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity - Couverture rigide

Rathus, Spencer A.; Nevid Ph.D., Jeffrey S.; Fichner-Rathus, Lois

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0205335179 ISBN 13 : 9780205335176

Editeur : Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

Book by Rathus Spencer A Nevid Jeffrey S FichnerRathus Loi

A propos du livre

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Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity examines the psychology and science of sexuality, emphasizing diversity, critical thinking, responsible decision-making, and sexual health. The sixth edition combines the latest research on human sexuality, an engaging writing style, and countless study aids to provide you with the most comprehensive and accurate examination of human sexuality available. Building on this strong academic foundation, the authors explore the rich diversity found in gender roles, cultural backgrounds, sexual attitudes, sexual behaviors, and customs in the United States and around the world, while challenging you to think critically about all that you learn and make healthy decisions about your own sexuality.

 

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Biographie de l'auteur :

Spencer A. Rathus received his PhD from the University at Albany. He is on the faculty at The College of New Jersey. His areas of interest include psychological assessment, cognitive behavior therapy, and deviant behavior. He is the originator of the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule, which has become a Citation Classic. He has authored several books, including Psychology: concepts and Connections; PSYCH, HDEV, CDEV, Essentials of Psychology, and Childhood and Adolescence: Voyages in Development. He co-authored Making the Most of College with Lois Fichner-Rathus; AIDS: What Every Student Needs To Know with Susan Boughn; and Behavior Therapy, Psychology and the Challenges of Life, Your Health and Health in the New Millennium with Jeffrey S. Nevid. His professional activities include service on the American Psychological Association Task Force on Diversity Issues at the Precollege and Undergraduate Levels of Education in Psychology, and on the Advisory Panel, American Psychological Association, Board of Educational Affairs (BEA) Task Force on Undergraduate Psychology Major Competencies.

 

Jeffrey S. Nevid is Professor of Psychology at St. John's University in New York, where he directs the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and supervises doctoral students in clinical practicum work.  He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University at Albany and was a staff psychologist at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, New York.  He later completed a National Institute of Mental Health Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Mental Health Evaluation Research at Northwestern University. He holds a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology, is a Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Psychology, and has served on the editorial boards of several journals and as Associate Editor of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.  His publications have appeared his in such journals as Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Journal of Occupational Medicine, Behavior Therapy, American Journal of Community Psychology, Professional Psychology:  Research and Practice, Journal of Clinical Psychology, Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, Teaching of Psychology, American Journal of Health Promotion, andPsychology and Psychotherapy.  

    Dr. Nevid is also author of the book, Choices:  Sex in the Age of STDs and the introductory psychology text, Psychology:  Concepts and Applications, as well as several other college texts in the fields of psychology and health that he coauthored with Spencer A. Rathus.  Dr. Nevid has also been involved in conducting a program of pedagogical research focusing on helping students become more effective learners.

 

Lois Fichner-Rathus is Professor of Art in the Art Department of The College of New Jersey, where she has also chaired the Program in Gender Studies. She holds a combined undergraduate degree in fine arts and art history, an M.A. from the Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art, and a Ph.D. in the History, Theory, and Criticism of Art from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her areas of specialization include feminist art history and criticism, contemporary art, and modern art and architecture. She has authored several textbooks, including Understanding Art and Foundations of Art and Design. She has also published articles in professional journals and exhibited her large-format photographic prints.

 

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0205335179
• ISBN 13: 9780205335176
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 736