Gender: Psychological Perspectives

Gender: Psychological Perspectives examines the behavior, biology, and social context in which both women and men function.

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An evaluation of research findings on the topic of gender, blended with illustrative, narrative accounts of gender-relevant aspects of personal experience. The 16 chapters cover such topics as the brain; health and fitness; gender stereotypes; and emotion. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Linda Brannon earned her Ph.D. degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1975 in the area of human experimental psychology. After completing her doctorate, she joined the Department of Psychology faculty at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisana. She stayed at MSU in the intervening years, becoming a Professor of Psychology at McNeese. Dr. Brannon teachers a variety of courses and has authored textbooks for some of these courses, including the Psychology of Gender, Introduction to Psychology, and Health Psychology. She also teaches biopsychology and the history of psychology. She maintains her status as licensed psychologist in the state of Louisiana. Her honors include recipient of the 1998 MSU Alumni Association’s Distinguished Professor Award.