| View Larger Image | Sex Differences: Developmental and Evolutionary Strategies | Hardcoverby Linda Mealey (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Academic Press | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 480 Pages | | Publication Date: | April 17, 2000 | | Sales Rank: | 995,368th |
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Product 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. 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 |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)
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Clear and Informative  5 Stars
September 21, 2001
This is an excellent, clearly written, well-organized scholarly review of sex differences. The author takes a broad look at the topic, which makes the book useful for a broad range of readers: biologists, psychologists, medical practitioners, ecologists, clinicians,counselors, and the well-informed general reader. The clear writing style and careful review of the literature make this a very accessible and informative book.
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