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The Sexology of Erotic Orientation |
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Homosexuality as a phenomenon has existed probably as long as humans have walked the earth. The term homosexuality, however, was not coined until 1869, and it has been commonly used in the English language only since 1905. The many enigmas of sexual orientation that have baffled people for centuries - including what makes some children grow up to be homosexual, while others become heterosexual or bisexual, and to what degree gender identity is determined before birth - continue to do so. John Money, one of the foremost investigators of human sexuality, cogently addresses many of these questions in this authoritative, thought-provoking book. Drawing on case studies from his sexology clinic, he explores the diverse historical, cultural, and physiological influences that determine sexual orientation. "Dr. Money is widely regarded as an original thinker and leading researcher in understanding the intricate links between anatomy, body chemicals, and life experiences in shaping sexual and gender identity and ability to function sexually." - Jane E. Brody, The New York Times "John Money . . . is one of the most knowledgeable and respected men in [his] field." - Ann Landers, syndicated columnist "[Money] address important scientific and social questions, and it is clear that he has devoted many years of thoughtful attention to them." - Journal of the American Medical Association |
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Diane Sutton
This is clearly an important work which has been cited in many articles and included in many bibliographies. I would like to think that, in 1998, the important thoughts here have been incorporated with more recent findings and presented in more readable texts. The 45-page glossary is, as you can imagine, exceptional.