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It's obvious why only men develop prostate cancer and why only women get ovarian cancer. But it is not obvious why women are more likely to recover language ability after a stroke than men or why women are more apt to develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Sex differences in health throughout the lifespan have been documented. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health begins to snap the pieces of the puzzle into place so that this knowledge can be used to improve health for both sexes. From behavior and cognition to metabolism and response to chemicals and infectious organisms, this book explores the health impact of sex (being male or female, according to reproductive organs and chromosomes) and gender (one's sense of self as male or female in society). Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health discusses basic biochemical differences in the cells of males and females and health variability between the sexes from conception throughout life. The book identifies key research needs and opportunities and addresses barriers to research. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health will be important to health policy makers, basic, applied, and clinical researchers, educators, providers, and journalists-while being very accessible to interested lay readers.

Gideon Dietrich's book The Biology of Sex: Study of the Sex Problems According to the Latest Facts Disclosed by Biology & Evolution begins by exploring the problems in society today as related to sexual themes and dysfunctions, "No more important social problems are pressing for immediate solution than that group of questions we classify under the term 'sex problems'." Dietrich goes on to assert the claim that "never in the history of the human race has there been as much crime, insanity, misery and degeneracy, resulting directly from abnormal sex lives as at the present day." Dietrich uses his book as a foundation to explore his theories on society and sex. Dietrich uses the lenses of biology and sociology to take a clinical approach to the examination of sex and give his arguments the hefty weight of impartial observation. He explores propagation and sex in chapter two of his book, and sexual development in chapter three; both of which afford a solid, clinical grounding for his claims. By the end of the book he is discussing the historical development of sex and parental care in the home. Each of these concepts work together to form a single cogent argument centered around sexual deviance as the prime culprit behind a multitude of severe societal dysfunctions. In the book The Biology of Sex: Study of the Sex Problems According to the Latest Facts Disclosed by Biology & Evolution Gideon Dietrich explores science and societal issues to prove that sexual deviance has led society down a dark path. This book is an interesting read for anyone intrigued by the topics of sociology, biology, and sexology. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Gideon Dietrich's book The Biology of Sex: Study of the Sex Problems According to the Latest Facts Disclosed by Biology & Evolution begins by exploring the problems in society today as related to sexual themes and dysfunctions, "No more important social problems are pressing for immediate solution than that group of questions we classify under the term 'sex problems'." Dietrich goes on to assert the claim that "never in the history of the human race has there been as much crime, insanity, misery and degeneracy, resulting directly from abnormal sex lives as at the present day." Dietrich uses his book as a foundation to explore his theories on society and sex. Dietrich uses the lenses of biology and sociology to take a clinical approach to the examination of sex and give his arguments the hefty weight of impartial observation. He explores propagation and sex in chapter two of his book, and sexual development in chapter three; both of which afford a solid, clinical grounding for his claims. By the end of the book he is discussing the historical development of sex and parental care in the home. Each of these concepts work together to form a single cogent argument centered around sexual deviance as the prime culprit behind a multitude of severe societal dysfunctions. In the book The Biology of Sex: Study of the Sex Problems According to the Latest Facts Disclosed by Biology & Evolution Gideon Dietrich explores science and societal issues to prove that sexual deviance has led society down a dark path. This book is an interesting read for anyone intrigued by the topics of sociology, biology, and sexology. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

"International sex researcher, neuroscientist, and frequent contributor to The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Debra Soh [discusses what she sees as] gender myths in this ... examination of the many facets of gender identity"--

What are the differences between the sexes? That is the question that Ann Oakley set out to answer in this pioneering study, now established as a classic in the field. To answer it she draws on the evidence of biology, anthropology, sociology and the study of animal behaviour to cut through popular myths and reach the underlying truth. She demonstrates conclusively that men and women are not two separate groups: rather each individual takes his or her place on a continuous scale. She shows how different societies define masculinity and femininity in different and even opposite ways, and discusses how far observable differences are based on biology and psychology and how far on cultural conditioning. Many books have discussed these vital issues. None, however, have drawn on such an impressively wide range of evidence or discussed it with such clarity and authority. Now newly reissued with a substantial introduction which highlights its continuing relevance, this work will continue to inform and shape dialogues around sex and gender for a new generation of scholars and students.

An undergraduate text incorporating the 1994 NORC study on American sexuality and updates on contraceptive research and infertility techniques. Chapters on subjects including gender roles, biology, STDs and AIDS, and power and coercion contain learning aids such as Q&A sections throughout; boxed fea

Anne Fausto-Sterling's Sex/Gender is the only interdisciplinary book for undergraduate courses to explain sex and gender from a biological, social, and cultural perspective.

As the anthropological study of sex becomes more focused within the discipline, this volume offers a cross-section of current research that examines the biological and cultural interface of sexuality. Through articles dealing with the difficulties in obtaining observational data and the relationship between biological and cultural influences, the contributors seek to understand why anthropology has not been better able to integrate behavioral and ideological approaches. Contributions range from methodological concerns such as the proposal for more holistic studies and the problem of relying strictly on people’s reports of their sexual behavior, to substantive issues such as cultural implications of biological research and how different cultures distinguish between romantic love and erotic sex. Integrating a wide range of viewpoints, the volume demonstrates that the study of sexuality is becoming more relevant to anthropology and provides a touchstone for scholars confronted with an increasingly bewildering array of approaches to this topic.