The Source: Volume 4, Issue 3, February/March 2001

The Source: Volume 4, Issue 3, February/March 2001

New Textbooks

Exploring Human Sexuality: Making Healthy Choices
Richard D. McAnulty and M. Michele Burnette
This is a comprehensive college textbook. Chapters include “Sexuality Today,” “Research Methods in Sexuality,” “Sexual and Biological Anatomy,” “Physiology of Sexual Arousal and Response,” “Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth,” “Contraception and Abortion,” “Sexual Development from Birth through Adolescence,” “Sexual Development in Adulthood,” “Gender Roles and Sexuality,” “Sexual Orientation,” “Love and Sensual Communication,” “Sexual Coercion,” “Sexual Dysfunctions,” “Atypical Sexual Behavior,” “Sexually Transmissible Infections: Symptoms and Transmission,” “Sexually Transmissible Infections: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Risk Reduction,” and “Health and Human Sexuality.”
2001; $74; ISBN 0-205-32451-7; Allyn and Bacon Publishing; Phone: 800/852-8024; Web site: http://www.ablongman.com

New Books

Creating Change: Sexuality, Public Policy, and Civil Rights
John D’Emilio, William B. Turner, and Urvashi Vaid, Editors
This book includes 23 essays that explore how the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender movement manages to effect a large social transformation in the face of unfavorable political conditions.
2000; $35; ISBN 0-312-24375-8; St. Martin’s Press, Phone: 888/330-8477.

A Natural History of Rape: Biological Bases of Sexual Coercion
Randy Thornhill and Craig T. Plamer
This book uses evolutionary biology to explain the causes of rape. It also recommends new approaches for prevention. Chapters include “Rape and Evolutionary Theory,” “The Evolution of Sex Differences,” “Why Do Men Rape?” “The Pain and Anguish of Rape,” “The Social Science Explanation of Rape,” “Law and Punishment,” “Social Influences on Male Sexuality,” “Educational Programs,” and “Treatment and Recovery.”
2000; $28.95; ISBN 0-262-20125-9; The MIT Press; Phone: 800/356-0343; Web site: http://mitpress.mit.edu

Sex For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer
This book provides comprehensive information on a wide range of sexuality issues. Topics include anatomy, relationships, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, virginity, foreplay, intercourse, sexual positions, orgasm, afterplay, sexuality and aging, sexuality and disability, sexual orientation, masturbation, fantasy, cybersex, and sexual health.
2001; $21.99; ISBN 0-7645-5302-X; Hungry Minds; Phone: 800/762-2974; Web site: http://www.hungryminds.com

Conferences

The National Association of People with AIDS and Metro Teen AIDS, 2001 Ryan White National Youth Conference on HIV and AIDS is scheduled for February 17—19 at the Marriott Tech Center in Denver, CO. Through interactive sessions and peer-led workshops, this conference will provide the opportunity to increase awareness about the threat HIV infection poses to young people, to identify and share effective resources, and develop youth appropriate services to those who are infected with HIV or at risk. Registration fee: $135/youth 14 to 25 years of age; $195/adults over 25 years of age.

More Information:

Robert A. Warren
NAPWA
1413 K Street, N.W., Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005-3442
Phone: 202/898-0414, extension 126
Fax: 202/898-0435
E-mail: rwarren@napwa.org
Web site: http://www.napwa.org

The Latino Commission on AIDS, 4th Annual Statewide Latino AIDS Conference is scheduled for March 8—9 at The Crowne Plaza Albany Hotel in Albany, NY. General sessions will include “Challenges Faced by Incarcerated Latinos with HIV/AIDS,” “Latino Drug Use,” “Transgender Realities,” “Building Networks of Latinos Living with HIV/AIDS,” “Legislative Education,” and “Politics and AIDS Funding.” Registration Fee: $75.

More Information:

Guillermo Chacón, Conference Coordinator
Latino Commission on AIDS
80 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212/675-3288, extension 205
Fax: 212/675-3466
E-mail: gchacon@latinoaids.org
Web site: http://www.latinoaids.org

Contraceptive Technology 2001 is scheduled for March 14—17 at the Grand Hyatt Washington, in Washington, DC, and March 21—24 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, in San Francisco, CA. General sessions will include “What’s Love Got to Do with It? Intimate Partner Violence,” “Spermicides and Microbicides: Good News, Bad News,” “What’s New on the Horizon in Contraception: Rings and Things,” “Challenging Cases in STD Diagnosis and Treatment,” and “Taking a Sexual History: Tips for Asking the Tough Questions.” Registration fee for preconference sessions: $215/ session A; $195/session B; $125/session C; Main conference fees: $475/doctors of medicine/doctors of osteopathy; $365/nurses, physician’s assistants, residents, other health care professionals; $245/full time students.

More Information:

Contemporary Forums
11900 Silvergate Drive
Dublin, CA 94568-2257
Phone: 925/828-7100 extension 3
Fax: 800/329-9923
Web site: http://www.cforums.com

The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) National HIV/AIDS Update Conference, AIDS Treatment and Care: Translating Progress into Practice is scheduled for March 20—23 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA. This conference will provide professionals as well as people living with HIV/AIDS with information on the latest developments in HIV/AIDS treatment, care, and prevention issues. Workshop topics include managing Hepatitis C/HIV coinfection, exploring the epidemiology of variant strains of HIV, innovative HIV prevention and treatment adherence programs, and perinatal transmission and treatment. Registration fees are available at http://www.amfar.org

More Information:

Jennifer Attonito
Conference Director
amfAR
120 Wall Street, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10005-3902
Phone: 212/806-1633
Fax: 212/8061608
E-mail: Jennifer.attonito@amfar.org
Web site: http://www.amfar.org