| Psychological Perspectives on Sexual Problems: New Directions in Theory and Practice Contributor(s): Baker, Christine D. (Editor), Ussher, Jane M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415055083 ISBN-13: 9780415055086 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $104.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 1993 Annotation: The regulation of sexuality and the careful distinction between normality and abnormality has a long and checkered history--with psychologists at the forefront of this debate. Yet any attempt to identify a simple and unitary psychology of sexual problems' inevitably becomes the focus of a great deal of criticism, particularly from the disciplines of psychoanalysis and feminism. The aim of "Psychological Perspectives on Sexual Problems" is both to provoke and to promote a glasnost between those whose work directly involves research and intervention in the arena of sexuality, and those who would deconstruct, criticize, and reframe any understanding of sexuality outside of the dominant discourse of psychology. The contributors examine the psychological theories associated with sexuality and sexual problems and at the same time present examples of positive and empowering practice with groups of individuals whose sexuality is often ignored or marginalized. These individuals include those with learning difficulties or physical disabilities, sex offenders, gay men with AIDS, and women with eating disorders. "Psychological Perspectives on Sexual Problems" is the first text to integrate critical theory and current clinical practice, in an attempt to arrive at a revolutionary approach to the psychology of sexuality. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 616.858 |
| LCCN: 92013346 |
| Lexile Measure: 1450 |
| Physical Information: 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sexuality can be seen as a problem' by many people being faced with media images and popular ideas of normal' sexuality. Yet, despite critiques of sexology from authorities in psychoanalysis and feminism, sexuality is felt to be a problem for which help is sought. In Psychological Perspectives on Sexual Problems the authors critically examine theories of sexuality, but also link them with current clinical practice. Far from just addressing the sexuality of heterosexual, able-bodied individuals they also widen the horizons of psychology to look at positive, empowering practices with groups whose sexuality has often been marginalised, such as those with learning difficulties, gay men with AIDS and women with eating disorders. This book radically integrates theory and practice and will be invaluable for its positive and enabling perspectives on all sexualities. |