Bisexuality: The Psychology and Politics of an Invisible Minority

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Author: Beth A. Firestein

ISBN-10: 0803972733

ISBN-13: 9780803972735

Category: Bisexuality

This volume fills a gap in the literature on the subject of bisexuality and provides an insight into and clarification of this emerging paradigm shift in sexual orientation studies. The interdisciplinary range of contributors agree that, given recognition and validity, bisexuality has the explanatory power to illuminate many of those elements of sexual orientation and sexual identity which have, to date, remained unexplored.

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This volume fills a gap in the literature on the subject of bisexuality and provides an insight into and clarification of this emerging paradigm shift in sexual orientation studies. The interdisciplinary range of contributors agree that, given recognition and validity, bisexuality has the explanatory power to illuminate many of those elements of sexual orientation and sexual identity which have, to date, remained unexplored. Booknews Researchers, activists, educators, theorists, and clinicians offer insights into bisexuality, demonstrating the emergence of bisexuality as a phenomenon requiring a paradigm shift in sexual orientation studies and discussing the implications of this shift. For professionals and students in gender studies, sociology, family studies, and human sexuality, and for practitioners in social work, psychology, and counseling. Paper edition (unseen), $25.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

ForewordAcknowledgmentsPrologue: That Naked PlaceIntroduction1Bisexuality in Perspective: A Review of Theory and Research32Managing Multiple Identities: Diversity Among Bisexual Women and Men533Gender Identity and Bisexuality844Bisexuality, Sexual Diversity, and the Sex-Positive Perspective1035Monogamy and Polyamory: Relationship Issues for Bisexuals1276Bisexual Men, Sexual Behavior, and HIV/AIDS1497Bisexual Women and the AIDS Crisis1698Counseling and Psychotherapy With Bisexual and Exploring Clients1859Biphobia: It Goes More Than Two Ways21710Bisexuality: Politics and Community24011Bisexuality as Paradigm Shift: Transforming Our Disciplines263Resource Appendix292Name Index304Subject Index312About the Editor323About the Contributors325

\ BooknewsResearchers, activists, educators, theorists, and clinicians offer insights into bisexuality, demonstrating the emergence of bisexuality as a phenomenon requiring a paradigm shift in sexual orientation studies and discussing the implications of this shift. For professionals and students in gender studies, sociology, family studies, and human sexuality, and for practitioners in social work, psychology, and counseling. Paper edition (unseen), $25.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \