From the Book - Third edition.
Part I. Theorizing sex. The science of sex: sexology and psychoanalysis
Social theories of sexuality: Marxism and feminism
Social constructionism: sociology, history, and philosophy
Part II. The sociology and politics of sexual identity. Heterosexuality: from behavior to identity
Gay, lesbian, and bisexual politics in the United States
The revolt against sexual identity / co-authored by Suzanne Pennington and Carey Jean Sojka
Part III. Intimate life in America. Changing cultures of intimacy
The promise and perils of cyber intimacies
Youth struggles to negotiate independence and intimate solidarity
Part IV. The cultural politics of sex. Into our bedrooms: the state takes charge
Popular culture introduces the new normal citizen: the gay American
Heterosexuality in panic: doctors to the rescue
Part V. Sexual ethics in a time of uncertainty. Porn wars
Sadomasochism, or, the pleasures of pain
Gay marriage: is America a Christian or liberal nation?