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Sex differences : development and evolutionary strategies / Linda Mealey.
Penn Museum Library QP81.5 .M43 2000
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Mealey, Linda, 1955-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sexual Behavior--physiology.
- Sex Characteristics.
- Evolution.
- Sex differences.
- Sex differences (Psychology).
- Medical Subjects:
- Sexual Behavior--physiology.
- Sex Characteristics.
- Evolution.
- Physical Description:
- xix, 480 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- San Diego : Academic Press, [2000]
- Summary:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-462) and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0124874606
- 9780124874602
- OCLC:
- 42954787
- Online:
- Publisher description
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