The ancient Greeks paraded enormous sculptural replicas in annual celebration of the penis; Freud theorized that women suffered penis envy. An undeniable, global symbol of power and virility since the beginning of humankind, the penis has been much discussed, gestured towards, and depicted, yet seldom understood outside folklore and popular culture's uneasy mix of self-deprecation and aggrandizement. Despite the penis' central role in human life or perhaps due to that role, many men seem to suffer in isolation or silence ...
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The ancient Greeks paraded enormous sculptural replicas in annual celebration of the penis; Freud theorized that women suffered penis envy. An undeniable, global symbol of power and virility since the beginning of humankind, the penis has been much discussed, gestured towards, and depicted, yet seldom understood outside folklore and popular culture's uneasy mix of self-deprecation and aggrandizement. Despite the penis' central role in human life or perhaps due to that role, many men seem to suffer in isolation or silence from some perceived inadequacy or affliction. That's where experienced urologist and sexologist Mels van Driel comes in. In "Manhood" he offers an unprecedented history of the penis with answers to everything you ever wanted to know, and even some questions you'd never thought to ask. In "Manhood", van Driel presents the history of the male sexual organ from medical, psychological and cultural perspectives. Investigating the penis and its functions, from the scrotum to the glans, van Driel's work ranges from inguinal hernia to infertility, and from impotence to the speed of ejaculation. Psychological factors that have an impact on sexual experience, as well as contemporary phenomena such as cyber sex, are given enlightening treatment along the way. With much insight and good humour, van Driel offers diverse and instructive examples. This informative guide is not just a book for men, but for women too anyone curious to know the facts behind the many myths and stories of the penis.
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ISBN 1861895429. Published 2010. HARDCOVER Very Good-Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark-NICE Standard-sized.
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ISBN 1861895429. Published 2010. HARDCOVER Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. (penis, men, genitalia, sexual behavior, gender identity) [ISBN 9781861895424] A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible minor highlighting and marginalia. Ships from an indie bookstore in NYC. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 288 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Text is unmarked; pages are bright, though the page edges are a little age toned. Binding is sturdy. Dust jacket shows some light wear around the edges.
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