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Featuring over 250 alphabetically arranged entries, this reference text has been updated for its second edition to provide all the sexual knowledge anyone needs to be sexually literate. It addresses every aspect of sex: from the most basic biological information to psychological, cultural, legal and religious concerns.

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"""A practical, straightforward reference on sexuality for adolescents and adults."" Book News ""Comprehensive coverage of sex matters from basic biology information to cultural concerns. An A-Z organization makes it very easy to look up information, but the clear language also lends to browsing. Recommended for high school, college or public library collections alike."" Midwest Book Review/The Bookwatch, June 2001 ""For its straightforward treatment of topics, its ease of use and understanding, and its affordability, this work is highly recommended."" American Reference Books Annual ""The lengthy articles on birth control, date rape, and sexual eduation are well written and informative .Some very good black-and-white illustrations accompany the text .Highly recommended."" Choice, June 2001"

Comprehensive coverage of sex matters from basic biology information to cultural concerns. An A-Z organization makes it very easy to look up information, but the clear language also lends to browsing. Recommended for high school, college or public library collections alike. -- Midwest Book Review/The Bookwatch, June 2001

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"Dr. Ruth Westheimer is the internationally renowned author of many books, including the paperback edition of Heavenly Sex: Sexuality in the Jewish Tradition (Continuum, date TK), which Library Journal observed ""will be helpful and welcome to Jews and non-Jews alike."" She is always on the go, making TV and radio appearances, as well as lecturing on college campuses. Dr. Ruth lives in New York City."

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