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Author Fausto-Sterling, Anne, 1944-

Title Myths of gender : biological theories about women and men / Anne Fausto-Sterling.

Publication Info. New York, NY : BasicBooks, 1992.

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Location Call No. Status
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  155.33 F268M    Check Shelf
Edition Second edition.
Description x, 310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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 edition.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-295) and index.
Subject Sex differences.
Feminism.
Sexism.
Human biology -- Philosophy.
Prejudices.
Gender Identity.
Prejudice.
Sex Characteristics.
ISBN 0465047920 paperback $14.00 ($18.75 Can.)
0465047904 cloth
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