Myths of gender : biological theories about women and men
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Myths of gender : biological theories about women and men
BasicBooks, c1992
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-295) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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.
Table of Contents
* 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
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