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By Richard Lechtenberg and Dana A. Ohl. 410 pp., illustrated. Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger, 1994. $69.50. ISBN 0-8121-1496-5.

The definition of normal sexual function continues to defy medical professionals and talk-show hosts alike, but recent investigation into the pathophysiology of sex has brought a wealth of scientific and clinical information to this emotionally charged topic. The prevailing attitude has changed from a psychodynamic perspective to a more biologic point of view that sees behavior as occurring within a range of healthy variation. Cultural, ethical, and moral hurdles have impeded scientific inquiry into human sexual physiology, yet great progress has been made in the evaluation and treatment of sexual dysfunction. This concise, balanced, and well-organized book reviews the basic . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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