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Sex, Cells, and Same-Sex Desire

Author : David A Parker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317764501
Total Pages : 447 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Sex, Cells, and Same-Sex Desire written by David A Parker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating new book explores the myriad aspects of biological theories of sexual preference. Sex, Cells, and Same-Sex Desire describes, reviews, and questions recent biological research on sexual preference from the point of view of knowledgeable scientists and of scholars in the social sciences and humanities representing the emerging field of gay studies. The issues involved have a vibrant history, are wide-ranging, and remain the objects of much controversy. This book demystifies biological research on sexual preference and makes it accessible to readers unfamiliar with biological and medical research. Sex, Cells, and Same-Sex Desire is divided into several sections, each of which is introduced by an explanation of key concepts and terms found in that section. The book begins with a discussion of the history of biological theories and sociocultural concepts of gender and sexuality. The next 3 sections explore specialized areas of biological science and related issues: genetics and evaluation, hormones and the endocrine system, and brain physiology and structure. A final section discusses social stigma, science, and medicine. A glossary of terms used by the authors is included, so readers may look up those that may be unfamiliar.

Sex, Cells, and Same-sex Desire

Author : John P. De Cecco
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781560230601
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Sex, Cells, and Same-sex Desire written by John P. De Cecco and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the myriad aspects of biological theories of sexual preference. The issues involved have a vibrant history, are wide-ranging, and remain the objects of much controversy.

Sex, Cells, and Same-sex Desire

Author : John P. De Cecco
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (15 download)

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Sex, Cells, and Same-sex Desire

Author : John P. De Cecco
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
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Sex, Cells, and Same-sex Desire: the Biology of Sexual Preference. Pt. 1-pt. 2

Author : John P. De Cecco
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (637 download)

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Download or read book Sex, Cells, and Same-sex Desire: the Biology of Sexual Preference. Pt. 1-pt. 2 written by John P. De Cecco and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sex, Cells, and Same Sex Desire

Author : John P. De Cecco
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
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Sex, Cells, and Same-Sex Desire

Author : David A Parker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131776451X
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Sex, Cells, and Same-Sex Desire written by David A Parker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating new book explores the myriad aspects of biological theories of sexual preference. Sex, Cells, and Same-Sex Desire describes, reviews, and questions recent biological research on sexual preference from the point of view of knowledgeable scientists and of scholars in the social sciences and humanities representing the emerging field of gay studies. The issues involved have a vibrant history, are wide-ranging, and remain the objects of much controversy. This book demystifies biological research on sexual preference and makes it accessible to readers unfamiliar with biological and medical research.Sex, Cells, and Same-Sex Desire is divided into several sections, each of which is introduced by an explanation of key concepts and terms found in that section. The book begins with a discussion of the history of biological theories and sociocultural concepts of gender and sexuality. The next 3 sections explore specialized areas of biological science and related issues: genetics and evaluation, hormones and the endocrine system, and brain physiology and structure. A final section discusses social stigma, science, and medicine. A glossary of terms used by the authors is included, so readers may look up those that may be unfamiliar.

The Evolution of Same-Sex Attraction

Author : Menelaos Apostolou
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030539253
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book The Evolution of Same-Sex Attraction written by Menelaos Apostolou and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolutionary origins of same-sex attraction, evaluating multiple existing evolutionary theories. It combines empirical findings with theoretical arguments in order to review evidence on the prevalence rates of same-sex attraction and determine its genetic and environmental basis. Among the topics addressed: Attitudes towards same-sex attraction across human history Assessing the weak selection pressures hypothesis of attraction Assessing the male choice hypothesis of attraction Evolution of same-sex attraction in men versus women The Evolution of Same-Sex Attraction will be of interest to academics and students of evolutionary and psychological sciences, filling a gap in literature on the origins of specifically same-sex attraction.

Neurobiology of Chemical Communication

Author : Carla Mucignat-Caretta
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466553413
Total Pages : 614 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)

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Download or read book Neurobiology of Chemical Communication written by Carla Mucignat-Caretta and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-02-14 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intraspecific communication involves the activation of chemoreceptors and subsequent activation of different central areas that coordinate the responses of the entire organism—ranging from behavioral modification to modulation of hormones release. Animals emit intraspecific chemical signals, often referred to as pheromones, to advertise their presence to members of the same species and to regulate interactions aimed at establishing and regulating social and reproductive bonds. In the last two decades, scientists have developed a greater understanding of the neural processing of these chemical signals. Neurobiology of Chemical Communication explores the role of the chemical senses in mediating intraspecific communication. Providing an up-to-date outline of the most recent advances in the field, it presents data from laboratory and wild species, ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates, from insects to humans. The book examines the structure, anatomy, electrophysiology, and molecular biology of pheromones. It discusses how chemical signals work on different mammalian and non-mammalian species and includes chapters on insects, Drosophila, honey bees, amphibians, mice, tigers, and cattle. It also explores the controversial topic of human pheromones. An essential reference for students and researchers in the field of pheromones, this is also an ideal resource for those working on behavioral phenotyping of animal models and persons interested in the biology/ecology of wild and domestic species.

Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309132975
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-07-02 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why

Author : Simon LeVay
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199753199
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book Gay, Straight, and the Reason Why written by Simon LeVay and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What causes a child to grow up gay or straight? In this book, neuroscientist Simon LeVay summarizes a wealth of scientific evidence that points to one inescapable conclusion: Sexual orientation results primarily from an interaction between genes, sex hormones, and the cells of the developing body and brain. LeVay helped create this field in 1991 with a much-publicized study in Science, where he reported on a difference in the brain structure between gay and straight men. Since then, an entire scientific discipline has sprung up around the quest for a biological explanation of sexual orientation. In this book, LeVay provides a clear explanation of where the science stands today, taking the reader on a whirlwind tour of laboratories that specialize in genetics, endocrinology, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, evolutionary psychology, and family demographics. He describes, for instance, how researchers have manipulated the sex hormone levels of animals during development, causing them to mate preferentially with animals of their own gender. LeVay also reports on the prevalence of homosexual behavior among wild animals, ranging from Graylag geese to the Bonobo chimpanzee. Although many details remain unresolved, the general conclusion is quite clear: A person's sexual orientation arises in large part from biological processes that are already underway before birth. LeVay also makes it clear that these lines of research have a lot of potential because--far from seeking to discover "what went wrong" in the lives of gay people, attempting to develop "cures" for homosexuality, or returning to traditional explanations that center on parent-child relationships, various forms of "training," or early sexual experiences--our modern scientists are increasingly seeing sexual variety as something to be valued, celebrated, and welcomed into society.

Gay, Straight, and In-Between

Author : John Money
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198022085
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Gay, Straight, and In-Between written by John Money and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1988-05-05 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diverse historical, cultural, and physiological influences that determine sexual orientation are the focus of this fascinating work by one of the foremost investigators of human sexuality. Drawing on case studies from his sexology clinic, the author explores such topics as prenatal and postnatal history, gender differentiation in childhood, and postpubertal hormonal theories. In so doing, he addresses the many enigmas of sexual orientation: What makes some children grow up to be homosexual, while others become heterosexual or bisexual? To what degree is gender identity determined before birth? How do the concepts of masculine and feminine become differentiated during childhood? What do we know about the relationship between hormones and homosexuality in adulthood? A unique feature of this book is the follow-up reporting on Money's long-term studies that began over three decades ago. The studies are brought together here for comparison with one another--and with the work of others--and their full significance is systematically evaluated. Also explored here is his pioneering concepts of lovemaps, the pathways of individual sexual and erotic development, and the factors that may shape overall healthy or pathological orientation, paraphilia, and gender transposition in childhood, adolescence, and maturity. Written in accessible language for researchers and clinicians, this authoritative work is both thought-provoking and informative as it explores timely questions of sexual orientation.

The End of Gender

Author : Debra Soh
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982132523
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book The End of Gender written by Debra Soh and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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"--

Lesbian Health

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309174066
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Lesbian Health written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-05-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women's health, as a field of study, is a developing discipline. Health theories in general have been based on studies of men. However, in recent years, more attention has shifted to women's health, realizing the disparities between men and women in relation to their health. During the last two decades, a similar shift has occurred for a group of womenâ€"lesbian womenâ€"to further identify and specify their health needs. Over the past decade, lesbians have organized to call for attention to the health issues of this community, resulting in several federally funded research initiatives. This book offers a comprehensive view of what is known about lesbian health needs and what questions need further investigation, including: How do we define who is lesbian? Are there unique health issues for lesbians? Are lesbians at higher or lower risk for such health problems as AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, breast cancer, mental disorders, and substance abuse? How does homophobia affect lesbian health and the funding of research on lesbian health? How do lesbian health needs fit into the health care system and the larger society? What risk and protective factors shape the physical and mental health of lesbians? The book discusses how to determine which questions to ask about sexual orientation, the need to obtain information without violating privacy, the importance of considering racial and ethnic diversity in the study of lesbians, strategies for exchanging information among researchers and disseminating findings to the public, and mechanisms for supporting greater numbers of researchers. Lesbian Health takes a frank look at the political pressures, community attitudes, and professional concerns uniquely affecting the study of lesbian health issues. The book explores many other issues including the potential for transferring findings in this field to other population groups, including other rare populations and women in general.

Same-sex Desire and Love in Greco-Roman Antiquity and in the Classical Tradition of the West

Author : Beert C. Verstraete
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9781560236047
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Same-sex Desire and Love in Greco-Roman Antiquity and in the Classical Tradition of the West written by Beert C. Verstraete and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction / Beert C. Verstraete, Vernon Provencal -- Reconsiderations about Greek homosexualities / William Armstrong Percy -- The dispersion of pederasty and the athletic revolution in sixth-century BC Greece / Thomas F. Scanlon -- Glukus Himeros : pederastic influence on the myth of Ganymede / Vernon Provencal -- Pindar's Tenth Olympian and athlete-trainer pederasty / Thomas Hubbard -- Boeotian swine : homosexuality in Boetia / Charles Hupperts -- "Sleeping in the bosom of a tender companion" : homoerotic attachments in Sappho / Anne L. Klinck -- Some myths and anomalies in the study of Roman sexuality / James L. Butrica -- Representations of the Cinaedus in Roman art : evidence of "gay" subculture? / John R. Clarke -- The originality of Tibullus' Marathus elegies / Beert C. Veerstraete -- On kissing and sighing : Renaissance homoerotic love from Ficino's De Amore and Sopra Lo Amore to Cesare Trevisani's L'impresa (1569) / Armando Maggi -- Light in hellas : how German classical philology engendered gay scholarship / Wayne R. Dynes -- Hellenism and homoeroticism in Shelley and his circle / John Lauritsen -- The Greek mirror : the Uranians and their use of Greece / D.H. Mader -- Eros underground : Greece and Rome in gay print culture, 1953-65 / Amy Richlin.

Genes, Determinism and God

Author : Denis Alexander
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107141141
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Genes, Determinism and God written by Denis Alexander and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does genetic variation impact on behavioural differences and how does this relate to free will and personal identity? Denis Alexander examines these questions.

Sex Cells

Author : Rene Almeling
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520270967
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Sex Cells written by Rene Almeling and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “What happens when sex cells sell? Do human bodies become degraded objects of commerce? Challenging simplistic accounts of commodification, Almeling offers a compelling analysis of contemporary markets for eggs and sperm. A superb contribution to 21st century economic sociology.” -Viviana A. Zelizer, author of Economic Lives: How Culture Shapes the Economy “This is a highly informative book. Almeling provides a balanced approach to this highly controversial subject. Although you might be conflicted by the ethical issues, you will definitely be extremely well-informed when you finish this book.” -Alan H. DeCherney, MD, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development “Almeling offers a wonderfully thoughtful analysis and an innovative cultural lens for viewing the gendered lives of sex cells and their commodification in the contemporary USA.” -Rayna Rapp, author of Testing Women, Testing the Fetus: The Impact of Amniocentesis in America