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Sexing the brain
Rogers, Lesley J. Maps of the mind Review Rogers, a professor of neuroscience and animal behavior at the University of New England (Australia), argues that the scientific basis for genetic explanations of sexual differentiation is shaky. She traces the history of thought regarding sexual differences, summarizes the latest techniques used to study such differences, and discusses factors that might account for sexual differentiation. While highly critical of simplistic explanations of sex differences in brain structure and function, Rogers urges scientists to develop well-controlled experiments that consider the complex set of social events that can affect behavior. Experience, the author believes, can alter the biology of the brain. An individual's development, moreover, is a complex interweaving of genetic, hormonal, and environmental processes. Rogers challenges claims for the existence of a "gay gene" and the ambiguous evidence pointing to sexual differences in brain lateralization. Her feminist perspective will undoubtedly raise hackles, especially when she suggests that politicians may use dubious scientific interpretation to justify social policies maintaining inequality. Appropriate for academic and large public libraries.--Laurie Bartolini, Illinois State Lib., Springfield Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information. Brain sex : the real difference between men and women Moir, Anne. Sexual differentiation of the brain : based on a work session of the Neurosciences Research Program Goy, Robert W. The wonder of girls : understanding the hidden nature of our daughters Gurian, Michael. A field guide to boys and girls : differences, similarities : cutting-edge information every parent needs to know Gilbert, Susan, 1956- Sex and cognition Kimura, Doreen. You can also find reviews about these books on the amazon.com. You can find these and other books at your local public library searching a public library catalogue by subject with the following subject terms: gender or sex differences(Psychology)or Psychology - Boys or just try Psychology and browse through the all specific subcategories of this subject term. Good luck! |
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