What is the current state of psychological knowledge about lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals? This book presents definitive treatments of both current and classical psychological research and theory on lesbian, gay, and bisexual identities across the lifespan. Not only is the current status of the topic surveyed, and important research summarised from the last two decades, but promising directions for future research are also identified. This book is the most comprehensive review of psychological research on sexual orientation available and unique in focusing on lesbian, gay and bisexual people in relationships, families, and in communities.
Reviews
"The most important strength of this book. . .is the intellectual honesty and integrity with which the authors of these chapters approach their work. . . D'Augelli and Patterson have put together. . .a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and anyone who is interested in the development of human identity." --Clinical Social Work Journal "The editors of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identities over the Lifespan set out to give the reader an overview of a burgeoning area of research. They invited some of the best known writers in the field to contribute to this extensive volume. The result is impressive ... It is a valuable resource for everybody touched by and involved in the lives of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people." -- The Psychohistory Review "The most important strength of this book. . .is the intellectual honesty and integrity with which the authors of these chapters approach their work. . . D'Augelli and Patterson have put together. . .a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and anyone who is interested in the development of human identity." --Clinical Social Work Journal "Hours of painstaking research have often been needed to locate references to cover the whole (lesbian, gay and bisexual) life span. Thanks to these editors, we now have a 'one-stop' resource. One of the books strongest chapters is by Connie Chan, whose transcultural understanding of sexual orientation invites reflection on one's own cultural biases." -- A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health "This volume will become a leading compilation of the literature available on the development of lesbian, gay and bisexual people throughout the lifespan. The editors are commended for not only bringing together the eminent scholars in each subject area discussed, but also for presenting most of what is known about sexual minority identity development in a single volume." -- The Journal of Sex Research "A highly readable overview of current scholarship. . .Should appeal to a broad range of social scientists."--Merrill-Palmer Quarterly



Book Information
ISBN 9780195082319
Author Anthony R. D'Augelli
Format Hardback
Page Count 472
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 783g
Dimensions(mm) 243mm * 165mm * 36mm