Kinsey and Beyond: Past, Present, and Future Considerations for Research on Male Bisexuality

@article{Dodge2008KinseyAB,
  title={Kinsey and Beyond: Past, Present, and Future Considerations for Research on Male Bisexuality},
  author={Brian M. Dodge and Michael Reece and Paul H. Gebhard},
  journal={Journal of Bisexuality},
  year={2008},
  volume={8},
  pages={175 - 189}
}
Dr. Alfred C. Kinsey and his colleagues left behind a legacy of work that has served as a foundation for scholars worldwide as they explore human sexual behavior, including bisexuality. To truly reflect on the extent to which Kinsey's work has influenced researchers' conceptualizations of male bisexuality, and considers past, current, and future directions for work in this area, this article reflects lessons learned through conversations with one of the original members of Kinsey's team, Dr… 
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