Sex Differences
Summarizing More than a Century of Scientific Research
Published on 13. May 2013
990 pages
978-1-136-87494-9 (ISBN)
Description
This volume is the first to aim at summarizing all of the scientific literature published so far regarding male-female differences and similarities, not only in behavior, but also in basic biology, physiology, health, perceptions, emotions, and attitudes. Results from over 18,000 studies have been condensed into more than 1,900 tables, with each table pertaining to a specific possible sex difference. Even research pertaining to how men and women are perceived (stereotyped) as being different is covered.
Throughout this book's eleven years in preparation, no exclusions were made in terms of subject areas, cultures, time periods, or even species.
The book is accompanied by downloadable resources containing all 18,000+ references cited in the book.
Sex Differences is a monumental resource for any researcher, student, or professional who requires an assessment of the weight of evidence that currently exists regarding any sex difference of interest. It is also suitable as a text in graduate courses pertaining to gender or human sexuality.
Throughout this book's eleven years in preparation, no exclusions were made in terms of subject areas, cultures, time periods, or even species.
The book is accompanied by downloadable resources containing all 18,000+ references cited in the book.
Sex Differences is a monumental resource for any researcher, student, or professional who requires an assessment of the weight of evidence that currently exists regarding any sex difference of interest. It is also suitable as a text in graduate courses pertaining to gender or human sexuality.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
14,23 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-87494-9 (9781136874949)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Lee Ellis | Scott Hershberger | Evelyn Field
Sex Differences
Summarizing More than a Century of Scientific Research
Book
08/2008
1st Edition
Psychology Press
€386.26
Shipment within 10-20 days
Persons
Lee Ellis, Scott Hershberger, Evelyn Field, Scott Wersinger, Sergio Pellis, David Geary, Craig Palmer, Katherine Hoyenga, Amir Hetsroni, Kazmer Karadi
Content
1. Basic Biological Factors. 2. The Brain and Biochemistry. 3. Health/Illness Factors. 4. Perceptual, Motor, and Emotional Factors. 5. Intellectual, Cognitive, Self-concept, and Mental Health/Illness Factors. 6. Preferences, Interests, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Intentions. 7. Drug, Therapeutic, and Stress-related Effects and Responses. 8. Personality and General Behavior. 9. Social Behavior. 10. Consuming and Individual-institutional Behavior. 11. Status and Work-related Behavior. 12. Attitudes and Actions toward Others Based on Their Gender. 13. Grand Summary.
