Myths Of Gender
Biological Theories About Women And Men, Revised Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 30. September 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-465-04792-5 (ISBN)
Description
By carefully examining the biological, genetic, evolutionary, and psychological evidence, a noted biologist finds a shocking lack of substance behind ideas about biologically based sex differences. Features a new chapter and afterward on recent biological breakthroughs.
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Edition
2. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
528 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-465-04792-5 (9780465047925)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
01/1986
2nd Edition
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€33.63
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Person
Anne Fausto-Sterling is professor of biology and medicine at Brown University.
Content
* The Biological Connection: An Introduction * A Question of Genius: Are Men Really Smarter Than Women * Of Genes and Gender * Hormonal Hurricanes: Menstruation, Menopause, and Female Behavior * Hormones and Aggression: An Explanation of Power? * Putting Woman in Her (Evolutionary) Place * Sex and Science: A Conclusion * Sex and the Single Brain: Addendum to the Second Addition * Afterword to the Second Edition