Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity, Canadian Edition, 7th edition

Published by Pearson Canada (February 12, 2024) © 2025

  • Spencer A. Rathus The College of New Jersey
  • Jeffrey S. Nevid St. John's University
  • Lois Fichner-Rathus The College of New Jersey
  • Lisa Dawn Hamilton Mount Allison University
  • Alex McKay Sex Information and Education Council of Canada , Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Robin Milhausen University of Guelph
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Human Sexuality in a Changing World provides a clear overview of this diverse field, aimed at helping students see the effects of both biology and culture upon human sexuality. In order to foster a more personal and impactful learning experience, authors Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, and Lois Fichner-Rathus encourage students to reflect upon their own beliefs and experiences as they proceed through the text. The Canadian edition has been updated extensively with new Canadian materials and references in each chapter. In addition to integrating up-to-date Canadian research and statistics, we've addressed key issues in human sexuality within the uniquely Canadian context. 

  1. Studying Human Sexuality An Introduction
  2. Using Theory and Researto Understand Human Sexuality
  3. Female and Male Anatomy and Physiology
  4. Sexual Arousal and Response
  5. Gender Identity and Gender Roles
  6. Attraction and Love
  7. Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication
  8. Sexual Behaviours and Fantasies
  9. Sexual Orientation
  10. Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth
  11. Contraception and Abortion
  12. Sexuality Across the Life Span
  13. Sexual Dysfunction
  14. Sexually Transmitted Infections
  15. Sexual Health Education
  16. Sexual Variations
  17. Sexual Coercion
  18. Sex Work and Sexually Explicit Material

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