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Stein, Edward, 1965-

The mismeasure of desire : the science, theory, and ethics of sexual orientation / Edward Stein. - xi, 388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Ideologies of desire . - Ideologies of desire. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-381) and index.

Sex, gender, and sexual orientation -- What is sexual orientation? -- Human kinds -- Essentialism and constructionism about sexual orientation -- The emerging scientific program for the study of sexual orientation -- Animal models and evolutionary accounts in the emerging research program -- Critique of the emerging research program -- Experiential theories of sexual orientation -- Sexual orientation and choice -- Lesbian and gay rights and the science of sexual orientation -- Selecting and changing the sexual orientation of children -- Should scientific research on sexual orientation be done?.

ISBN: 0195099958 9780195099959

LCCN: 98055079

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Homosexuality--Research
Homosexuality--Philosophy
Homosexuality--Moral and ethical aspects
Sexual orientation--Research
Sexual orientation--Philosophy
Sexual orientation--Moral and ethical aspects

LC Class. No.: HQ76.25. / S69 1999

Dewey Class. No.: 306.76