Gender, nature, and nurture
By: Richard A. Lippa
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Mahwah, N.J
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 335
ISBN-13: 9781410612946
Subjects: Sex differences (Psychology); Gender identity; Nature and nurture; Human Sexuality; PSYCHOLOGY
Description: This text presents scientific findings on gender differences, similarities, and variations - in sexuality, cognitive abilities, occupational preferences, personality, and social behaviours. It offers a synthesis of diverse points of view.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-310) and indexes.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Preface; Introduction; CHAPTER 1: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE ANYWAY?; CHAPTER 2: MASCULINITY AND FEMININITY: GENDER WITHIN GENDER; CHAPTER 3: THEORIES OF GENDER; CHAPTER 4: THE CASE FOR NATURE; CHAPTER 5: THE CASE FOR NURTURE; CHAPTER 6: CROSS-EXAMINATIONS; CHAPTER 7: GENDER, NATURE, AND NURTURE: LOOKING TO THE FUTURE; Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts; References; Author Index; Subject Index;