Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The sex complex The sex complex W. Blair Bell The female reproductive system remained a mystery to the medical profession even into the 20th century. This physician presents his theory that the ovaries alone do not determine femaleness. OL10310161W
Sex differences and implications for translational neuroscience researach Sex differences and implications for translational neuroscience researach Theresa M. Wizemann,Bruce M. Altevogt,Diana E. Pankevich "Biological differences between the sexes influence not only individual health but also public health, biomedical research, and health care. The Institute of Medicine held a workshop March 8-9, 2010,… OL15958489W
Sex/gender Sex/gender Anne Fausto-Sterling "'Sex/Gender' presents a relatively new way to think about how biological difference can be produced over time in response to different environmental and social experiences. This book gives a clearly… OL16184301W
Principles of gender-specific medicine Principles of gender-specific medicine Marianne J. Legato The field of gender-specific medicine examines how normal human biology and physiology differs between men and women and how the diagnosis and treatment of disease differs as a function of gender. Th… OL19896564W
Handbook of gender, culture, and health Handbook of gender, culture, and health Michel Hersen,Richard M. Eisler "During the last few years, theory and research on the role of biobehavioral and sociocultural factors in the prevention of illness and the maintenance of health have increased exponentially. Researc… OL20142810W
Sexing the Brain Sexing the Brain Lesley Rogers "How much of sexual diversity is the result of nature versus nurture? Prevailing theories today lean heavily toward nature. Now a leading researcher in neuroscience and animal behavior shows how, in … OL9207404W