| Sex Differences: Developmental and Evolutionary Strategies Contributor(s): Mealey, Linda (Author) |
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ISBN: 0124874606 ISBN-13: 9780124874602 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $97.85 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2000 Annotation: Sex Differences serves as an advanced text for courses in evolutionary and human biology, psychology, and sexuality and gender studies. It also serves as a reference source for academic professionals in these disciplines. The book covers the evolution of sex and sex differences, and sex differences and sexual strategies in non-human and human animals. The final chapter addresses issues of sex and gender in interpersonal relationships, organizations and politics. Diagrams, graphs, charts, and tables illustrate key concepts; cartoons and photos provide visual breaks and an element of humor. Key Features * Examines sexual differences from a multi-level comparative approach * Contains a thorough coverage of literature through 1998 and into 1999 * Illustrates pages with a generous use of cartoons, photos, figures, and diagrams * Invites bonus learning with special interest boxes interspersed throughout text * Presents a critical analysis * Includes a combination of feminist and evolutionary thinking |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Developmental Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Evolution - Social Science | Gender Studies |
| Dewey: 571.81 |
| LCCN: 99-62784 |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 7.66" W x 9.48" (2.15 lbs) 504 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sex Differences serves as an advanced text for courses in evolutionary and human biology, psychology, and sexuality and gender studies. It also serves as a reference source for academic professionals in these disciplines. The book covers the evolution of sex and sex differences, and sex differences and sexual strategies in non-human and human animals. The final chapter addresses issues of sex and gender in interpersonal relationships, organizations and politics. Diagrams, graphs, charts, and tables illustrate key concepts; cartoons and photos provide visual breaks and an element of humor. |