| Psychological Perspectives on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Experiences Contributor(s): Garnets, Linda (Editor), Kimmel, Douglas (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0231124139 ISBN-13: 9780231124133 Publisher: Columbia University Press OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: Designed for both the undergraduate and graduate classroom, this selection of important articles provides a comprehensive overview of current thought about the psychological issues affecting lesbians, bisexuals, and gay men. The editors have revised and updated the introduction and included a new set of articles for the second edition, most of which have been published since the release of the first edition of "Psychological Perspectives," The book is divided into eight sections that deal with the meaning of sexual orientation; the psychological dimensions of prejudice, discrimination, and violence; identity development; diversity; relationships and families; adolescence, midlife, and aging; mental health; and the status of practice, research, and public policy bearing on homosexuality and bisexuality in American psychology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 305.906 |
| LCCN: 2002025717 |
| Lexile Measure: 1380 |
| Series: Between Men--Between Women |
| Physical Information: 1.72" H x 6.12" W x 8.98" (2.42 lbs) 562 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Designed for both the undergraduate and graduate classroom, this selection of important articles provides a comprehensive overview of current thought about the psychological issues affecting lesbians, bisexuals, and gay men. The editors have revised and updated the introduction and included a new set of articles for the second edition, most of which have been published since the release of the first edition of Psychological Perspectives. The book is divided into eight sections that deal with the meaning of sexual orientation; the psychological dimensions of prejudice, discrimination, and violence; identity development; diversity; relationships and families; adolescence, midlife, and aging; mental health; and the status of practice, research, and public policy bearing on homosexuality and bisexuality in American psychology. |