The Role of Theory in Sex ResearchJohn Bancroft Attempting to bridge the epistemological gaps between "positivist" and "postmodern" approaches to theoretical models of sexual behavior, this book brings together essays and discussion by scholars representing a range of viewpoints and contrasting theoretical approaches. The essays examine four areas: sexuality through the life cycle, sexual orientation, individual differences in sexual risk taking, and adolescent sexual behavior. |
Contents
ANTHONY WALSH | 17 |
SARAH BLAFFER HRDY | 33 |
LEONORE TIEFER | 46 |
DARYL | 67 |
GILBERT HERDT | 82 |
HEINO F L MEYERBAHLBURG | 110 |
GARY W DOWSETT | 125 |
General Discussion | 133 |
CONSTANCE A NATHANSON | 241 |
JOSEPH LEE RODGERS | 258 |
CAROLINE BLEDSOE | 279 |
CLAIRE BRINDIS | 286 |
General Discussion | 294 |
RICHARD G PARKER | 307 |
ROBERT T MICHAEL | 322 |
General Discussion | 328 |
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