Risky sex : gay men and HIV prevention
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Columbia University Press, ©1997., New York : Columbia University Press, [1997].
Physical Desc
xxiii, 184 pages ; 24 cm.
Status
Description
Loading Description...
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Terry Mangan Memorial Library - NONFICTION | HEA054000 TUR | On Shelf |
More Copies In Prospector
Loading Prospector Copies...
Subjects
LC Subjects
Bisac Subjects
More Details
Published
New York : Columbia University Press, ©1997., New York : Columbia University Press, [1997].
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [161]-173) and index.
Description
"Until recently, efforts to promote safe sex among gay men ages thirty to forty-four were thought to be successful. Yet this group, while informed about the risks of contracting HIV, no longer consistently practices safer sex. Why? Health workers researching this "relapse" have suggested that such factors as guilt among survivors, alcohol and drug use, and low self-esteem are possible causes of continuing dangerous sexual behavior." "Risky Sex critiques this reasoning through an exploration of the actual lifestyles and sexual behaviors of men in this age group. Using as its base a study of the gay community of West Hollywood, California, this book profiles seven gay men who have engaged in risky sex, whether in a monogamous relationship or in other social contexts. In candid, in-depth interviews, they discuss their experiences in the age of AIDS, their attitudes toward sex, and their motives for engaging in behaviors that are widely considered to be dangerous health risks." ""̃ "Risky Sex is a much-needed intervention in the studies of human sexuality and HIV prevention education; it will be of immense interest to gay men and of value to health care providers and planners, as well as to educators, social workers, and counselors."--BOOK JACKET.
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Turner, D. C. (1997). Risky sex: gay men and HIV prevention . Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Turner, Dwayne Curtis, 1960-. 1997. Risky Sex: Gay Men and HIV Prevention. Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Turner, Dwayne Curtis, 1960-. Risky Sex: Gay Men and HIV Prevention Columbia University Press, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Turner, Dwayne Curtis. Risky Sex: Gay Men and HIV Prevention Columbia University Press, 1997.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.