Handbook of Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

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Complete coverage of The Handbook of Sexual and Gender IdentityDisorders provides authoritative coverage of the etiology,diagnosis, and treatment of three major DSM-IV-TR classificationsof sexual disorders and gender identity disorders: sexualdysfunctions, gender identity disorders, and paraphilias/atypicalsexual behaviors. The first internationally contributed handbook of its kind, thispractical guide provides mental health professionals as well asmedical professionals with the latest information in theunderstanding and treatment of sexual problems and gender identityrelated disorders. Covering both the medical and mental healthrelated aspects of sexual dysfunctions and gender identitydisorders, topics covered include: * Male sexual arousal disorder * Female desire disorder * Female genital pain and its treatment * Aging and sexuality * Disease and sexuality * Gender identity disorders in adults * Cross-cultural issues in gender identity disorders * Paraphilic sexual disorders * Sexual addiction * Legal and privacy issues surrounding paraphilias An insightful and unique resource, the Handbook of Sexual andGender Identity Disorders prepares mental health and medicalprofessionals to more skillfully and compassionately recognize andaddress the sexual issues of those who seek their help.

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David L. Rowland

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"This volume covers a broad scope of material, reflecting thedisparate range of conditions falling under the DSM rubric of"sexual and gender identity disorders. This handbook would be awelcome addition to the reference library of anyone interested inthe often understudied and still not completely understoodcategories known as sexual and gender identity disorders."(Psychiatric Services; March 2009) "...covers a wide range of sexual disorders and includes anumber of theoretical orientations. No other book on this topic hastaken this approach. Overall, this book is a valuable resource."(PsycCRITIQUES; February 25th, 2009) "Divided into three major topic segments, this comprehensiveguide is--to date--the only book to cover male and femalesexual dysfunction, identity, and behavioral issues within a singlevolume. Thirty-four internationally dispersed field specialistshave authored its 20 essay-style chapters, which include casestudies, data tables, and annotated illustrations. Chapters examinethe physiological, psychological, developmental, and interpersonalcauses of sexual dysfunction and present treatment plans. EditorsRowland (Annual Review of Sex Research, 2005) and Inocrocci(Intimacy with Impotence) approach provocative issues withinsightful diagnostics and therapeutic rationales. Recommended formedical and psychiatric collections." (Library Journal, June2008)
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