Disorders of Desire

by Janice M. Irvine

Book Overview

This is the first book to examine the development and impact of sexology, the scientific study of sex, in the United States. Briefly recounting its century-long history, Janice Irvine begins with the pioneering research of Alfred Kinsey and analyzes the attempt by sexual scientists to associate themselves with biomedical methodology, in order to achieve the status of respected professionals in this country. Considering the development of modern sexological...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877228981
• ISBN13: 9780877228981
• Release Date: August 1991
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Length: 439 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"