#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.
----- Original Message -----=20
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?
----------
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
M 11-1
T 12:30-1:30
W 10-12
Th 12:30-1:30
Fri. by appt.
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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