Psychological Perspectives on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Experiences

Book Overview

Designed for both the undergraduate and graduate classroom, this selection of important articles provides a comprehensive overview of current thought about the psychological issues affecting lesbians, bisexuals, and gay men. The editors have revised and updated the introduction and included a new set of articles for the second edition, most of which have been published since the release of the first edition of Psychological Perspectives. The book is divided into eight sections that deal with the meaning of sexual orientation; the psychological dimensions of prejudice, discrimination, and violence; identity development; diversity; relationships and families; adolescence, midlife, and aging; mental health; and the status of practice, research, and public policy bearing on homosexuality and bisexuality in American psychology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231124139
• ISBN13: 9780231124133
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 562 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

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Excellent Book! Recommended to all mental health professionals!

I enjoyed the introspective approach the author's took in describing the social-political perspective of LGB (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) individuals. Various essays throughout the book explores the hidden lives of LBG and themes such as identity, hate crimes, the incidences of gay teen suicides, and other mental health issues. This book was rich in substance and written by well-respected mental health experts in the field of LGBT studies.