Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5

Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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724K words
Chapters
73

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English Originals Psychology Research Social ViewsScientific ObservationHuman NaturePsychological InsightGender IssuesSexologyBehavioral AnalysisAcademic Study

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 by Havelock EllisAuthor: Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939,Language: English, Class: HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender, Release Date: Oct 8, 2004

Editor's review

Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 is one installment of Havelock Ellis's classic work and an important document of early twentieth-century sexology. This volume continues the author's method of combining empirical inquiry with case studies to examine the complex relations between sexuality, society, and psychology. As a public-domain ebook, it preserves the original wording and argumentation, making it suitable as a source for academic history and intellectual history rather than as a contemporary practical guide. Two points deserve attention while reading: first, the differences between the value framework of the author's era and present-day views of sexuality; second, the ways his observational method and handling of materials can inspire later sexological research. For readers studying gender, marriage, sexual psychology, and social thought from the late Victorian period to the early twentieth century, this book offers a traceable original text; general readers are advised to approach it with a critical historical perspective rather than looking for conclusions that can be directly applied.

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Reading tips

  1. Begin with the volume's table of contents and introduction to understand the scope of topics, then select chapters by theme for close reading.
  2. While reading, note the author's era-specific assumptions and compare them with contemporary research; avoid applying them directly.
  3. Read alongside other volumes of Ellis's work or secondary scholarship on the history of sexology to build a broader picture.
  4. For the original English text, first read for the main idea of each paragraph, then look up unfamiliar words, avoiding word-by-word pauses.

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book suitable as sex education reading? No. It is an academic document from the early twentieth century, and both its framework and vocabulary bear clear marks of its time; it is not a sex education guide for contemporary readers. If used for sex education, it should be paired with modern authoritative materials and treated as historical comparative material.
What level of English is needed to read this book? The original is in English, with long sentences and an early academic style; readers should be able to read academic prose. If it proves difficult, first use a dictionary to grasp the main idea of each paragraph, or consult relevant translations and secondary studies for support.
What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition? This is a public-domain ebook provided by Project Gutenberg that preserves the original text and is freely accessible and searchable. It is not a modern scholarly edition; notes and layout are plain, and citations should be checked against the edition information.
How does this book relate to the full Studies in the Psychology of Sex? This book is Volume 5 of Havelock Ellis's Studies in the Psychology of Sex and one installment of the larger work. Reading it alone gives access to this volume's topics, but to grasp the author's overall approach, it is advisable to read it together with other volumes or relevant research overviews.

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About the author

Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939 Author

Havelock Ellis (1859–1939) was an English writer and social reformer, and an important pioneer in the study of sexual psychology. The library holds 14 of his works, including the multi-volume Studies in the Psychology of Sex, as well as The Task of Social Hygiene, Essays in War-Time: Further Studies in the Task of Social Hygiene, Little Essays of Love and Virtue, and The New Spirit. His writing is chiefly in a plain essayistic style, combining case observation with synthesis of the literature, and bringing issues of sexual psychology, social hygiene, war, and ethics into public discussion. His works on sexual psychology were widely influential in the English-speaking world, helping to move such topics from taboo toward academic and public dialogue, while his writings on social hygiene reflect a sustained concern for individual well-being and social reform. Public information is limited, so specific biographical details are not elaborated here.