#5

Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:44:06 -0500
From: Bill Taverner <billtaverner@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Taking Sides/Human Sexuality

Whew!

I am pleased to share the happy news that I have just sent my final = manuscript of Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in = Human Sexuality to the publisher. The new edition includes 20 issues in = sexuality, with pro/con viewpoints by a variety of authors, including = some members of Sexnet. Half of these issues are brand new or have new = articles. (New issues are listed below.) Some of the topic ideas arose = from discussions on this list, and for this I say "thank you!"

If you want a FREE copy of the new edition, which is due out in April, = visit this link:
http://dushkin.com/text-data/catalog/0072917113.mhtml
and click "request a complimentary copy".

If you want a FREE copy sooner, you can get the old (2002) edition at http://dushkin.com/text-data/catalog/0072480629.mhtml

Bill

New Issues (Each issue question is followed by a YES and NO essay by = other authors)
* Should Sexuality Education Be Comprehensive?
* Is Masters and Johnson's Model an Accurate Description of Sexual =
Response?
* Is Oral Sex Really Sex?
* Should Emergency Contraception Be Available Over the Counter?
* Is the G-Spot a Myth?=20
* Is the Testosterone Patch the Right Cure for Low Libido in Women?
* Should Sexual Content on The Internet Be Restricted?
* Should the FCC Restrict Broadcast "Indecency"?
* Is Pedophilia Always Harmful?
* Should Society Support Cohabitation Before Marriage?
* Should Same Sex-Marriage Be Legal?

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Bill Taverner, M.A.
Editor, American Journal of Sexuality Education billtaverner@earthlink.net

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#6

ate: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 08:46:26 -0500
From: Bill Taverner <billtaverner@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: Taking Sides/Human Sexuality

That last message should have said ideas for this edition were generated = by the HEDIR list. Truth is, I got great ideas from discussions on = sexnet, HEDIR, ASET, and other places.


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From: Bill Taverner=20
To: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU=20
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 8:44 AM
Subject: Taking Sides/Human Sexuality


Whew!

I am pleased to share the happy news that I have just sent my final = manuscript of Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in = Human Sexuality to the publisher. The new edition includes 20 issues in = sexuality, with pro/con viewpoints by a variety of authors, including = some members of Sexnet. Half of these issues are brand new or have new = articles. (New issues are listed below.) Some of the topic ideas arose = from discussions on this list, and for this I say "thank you!"

If you want a FREE copy of the new edition, which is due out in April, = visit this link:
http://dushkin.com/text-data/catalog/0072917113.mhtml
and click "request a complimentary copy".

If you want a FREE copy sooner, you can get the old (2002) edition at
http://dushkin.com/text-data/catalog/0072480629.mhtml

Bill

New Issues (Each issue question is followed by a YES and NO essay by = other authors)
* Should Sexuality Education Be Comprehensive?
* Is Masters and Johnson's Model an Accurate Description of Sexual =
Response?
* Is Oral Sex Really Sex?
* Should Emergency Contraception Be Available Over the Counter?
* Is the G-Spot a Myth?=20
* Is the Testosterone Patch the Right Cure for Low Libido in Women?
* Should Sexual Content on The Internet Be Restricted?
* Should the FCC Restrict Broadcast "Indecency"?
* Is Pedophilia Always Harmful?
* Should Society Support Cohabitation Before Marriage?
* Should Same Sex-Marriage Be Legal?

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Bill Taverner, M.A.
Editor, American Journal of Sexuality Education
billtaverner@earthlink.net

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#7

Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 06:21:29 -0800
From: apastern@JOSSEYBASS.COM
Subject: seeking reviewers for proposals

To members of the HEDIR list serve:

Jossey-Bass is giving strong consideration to two new proposals:

One is for a textbook on Community Based Health Interventions: Principles and Applications.

Another is for a textbook on Principles of Public Health Genetics.

We are beginning to search for reviewers for both proposals. If either topic relates to your teaching or professional work, and you would be willing to share your comments, please contact me directly at apastern@josseybass.com. In your reply, please let me know which of the two proposals is of interest.

Many thanks, and Happy New Year,

Andy Pasternack, Senior Editor

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#8

Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 15:26:44 -0500
From: wesselmt@JMU.EDU
Subject: APHA's School Health Education and Services (SHES) section CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

APHA 133rd Annual Meeting and Exposition Call for Abstracts

American Public Health Association
133rd Annual Meeting and Exposition
November 5-9, 2005 - New Orleans, LA

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The American Public Health Association's CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for the 2005 Annual Meeting to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 5-9, 2005 is now open for submissions.

APHA's School Health Education and Services (SHES) section invites abstracts for oral presentations and posters from those with an interest in the health and well being of students and staff members in preschool, K-12 school, and college settings. Rigorously designed, data-based research findings and case studies regarding current practice and policy are invited, particularly those that address the following topics:

Abstinence-only vs comprehensive sexuality education:
scientific research on effectiveness of programs Advocacy for school health Alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention programs for youth Alternative lifestyles/GLBT, meeting health needs of all students Confidentiality of school health records, should BMI records be sent home?
Connecting Public Health and Public Schools Current issues in college health programs Current issues in school health services Healthy school nutrition environments International school health Mental health among school students Obesity prevention programs in schools Parent/family involvement in school health Positive youth development and bullying/violence prevention Safe and healthy school environments/emergency preparedness in schools and colleges School health and academic achievement School staff health promotion School-based HIV, STD and pregnancy prevention School-based health clinics Technology-enhanced K-12 school health programs What price beauty? Teens, body image and cosmetic surgery Youth sexual health Other topics not listed related to school health

The list of topics is preliminary and subject to later revision. Abstracts are expected to describe actual, not anticipated, findings. Reviewers will assess abstracts according to the following criteria:

- Purpose as related to school health
- Significance of study
- Appropriate methodology
- Significance of findings
- Quality of conclusions or recommendations, usefulness for supporting or strengthening school health

Please include learner-centered objectives for oral sessions to qualify for continuing education credit approval.

Currently-enrolled public health students are especially encouraged to submit abstracts of research work performed to satisfy academic coursework or requirements. Be sure to identify your academic program and institution. The section will present an award for the best student research abstract.

All abstracts must be submitted online at http://apha.confex.com/apha/133am/oasys.epl. You do not need to be a member of APHA to submit an abstract, however if your abstract is accepted for presentation, all APHA presenters are required to be (or become) an Individual member of the association as well as register for the Annual Meeting. Submission of an abstract implies a commitment to make the presentation at the annual meeting.

The deadlines for abstract submission is February 10, 2005,



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Program Planner Contact Information:
Maria Theresa Wessel, EdD, CHES
Department of Health Sciences
James Madison University
MSC 4301
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone: 540-568-3955
Fax: 540-568-3336
wesselmt@jmu.edu

and
James F. Bogden, MPH
National Association of State Boards of Education
277 S. Washington Street
Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-684-4000x108
Fax: 703-836-2313
jim.bogden@mac.com



Office: Rm. 3146 HHS Bldg
Office Hours Fall 2004
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T 12:30-1:30
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Maria Theresa Wessel, Ed.D., CHES
Professor of Health Sciences
Health Education Coordinator
MSC 4301
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540-568-3955
FAX 540-568-3336

"Work for peace and justice."

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