A Comprehensive Guide to Intersex

Jay Kyle Petersen, Christina M. Laukaitis

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
15 May 2020

Gender studies: transsexuals & hermaphroditism; Advocacy; Medical & healthcare law; Medical ethics & professional conduct; Health systems & services

This comprehensive yet accessible resource provides readers with everything they need to know about intersex - people who are born with any range of sex characteristics that might not fit typical binary notions about male and female bodies.

Covering a wide variety of topics in an easy-to-read way, the book explores what intersex is, what it is not, a detailed overview of its 40 or so different variations, historical and social aspects of intersex and medical intervention, along with practical, proven advice on how professionals can help and support intersex people.

Written by an intersex man with over 65 years of first-hand experience, this book is an ideal introduction for any medical, health and social care professional or student, as well as family members and friends, seeking to improve their practice and knowledge.

By: Jay Kyle Petersen
Foreword by: Christina M. Laukaitis
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9781785926310
ISBN 10: 1785926314
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 15 May 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dedication Foreword Introduction Illustrations 1. What is Intersex? 2. Variations of Intersex 3. How Professionals Can Help Resources Appendix 1. Indigenous and Non-Western Names Appendix 2. A Global History of Intersex Appendix 3. Wallet Letter for Physicians Acknowledgments Bibliography Index

Jay Kyle Petersen, MSW is an intersex writer, artist, activist and trainer, who has been running Intersex training workshops since 2015. Jay is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Reviews for A Comprehensive Guide to Intersex

Writing on variations in sex characteristics has been long dominated by medical lenses, which can often be dehumanising and even harmful. By contrast, Jay Kyle Petersen's book contributes a worthy new guide to the burgeoning field of Intersex Studies: positioning people who actually experience intersex variations - their experiences and self-determination - in the foreground. Peterson leads this book with personal experience before diving into definitions, variations and key controversies in Intersex Studies today. Information is provided for a range of professional engagements and letter templates are included. This will be a highly useful, valued guide for those seeking key information, from a critical perspective. -- Tiffany Jones, Macquarie University, author of 'Intersex: Stories and Statistics from Australia'