Gender, Nature, and Nurture

Lippa (psychology, California State U., Fullerton) presents the latest scientific findings on gender differences, similarities and variations in sexuality, cognitive abilities, occupational preferences, personality and social behaviors. In a neutral version of "he said/she said," he imagines a conversation between a personified "nature" and "nurture" to identify weaknesses in each argument. The second edition includes new research, a new glossary and new sections on non-hormonal direct genetic effects on sexual differentiation, and hormones and maternal behavior. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR