Bogaert successfully introduces asexuality as another sexual orientation that demands further research. He likewise demonstrates the importance of asexuality not only in its own right as an understudied subject but also in how it contrasts with other sexual orientations. (His chapter on art and food, showing how sex permeates human culture, is a good example of this.) Recommended for readers interested in human sexuality.
Essential reading for anyone who wants to explore how asexuality is transforming our understanding of sex.
Despite an adaptationist flavor, Understanding Asexuality is a thoughtful, nuanced, and even paradigm-changing book.
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Bogaert, Anthony F., 1963–
Understanding asexuality / Anthony F. Bogaert.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-4422-0099-9 (cloth : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-1-4422-0101-9 (electronic)
1. Sex. 2. Gender identity. I. Title.
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305.8—dc23
2012009164
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