Sex and Gender - Softcover

Archer, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521635330 ISBN 13: 9780521635332

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 2002 08 Pages: 418 Publisher: Camidge. University Press Sex and gender is A substantially revised second edition of a classic text. Adopting a Balanced and straightforward approach to the OFTEN controversial study of sex differences in the authors aim to introduce the reader to the fundamental questions relating to sex and gender in an accessible way at the same time as drawing on research in this and related areas. New developments which are explored in this edition include the rise of evolutionary psychology and the influence of Social Role Theory as well as additional psychoanalytic and ethno-methodological approaches which have all contributed to a greater understanding of the complex nature of masculinity and femininity.

About this title

Product Description:

Sex and Gender is a substantially revised second edition of a classic text. Adopting a balanced and straightforward approach to the often controversial study of sex differences, the authors aim to introduce the reader to the fundamental questions relating to sex and gender in an accessible way at the same time as drawing on research in this and related areas. New developments which are explored in this edition include the rise of evolutionary psychology and the influence of Social Role Theory as well as additional psychoanalytic and ethno-methodological approaches which have all contributed to a greater understanding of the complex nature of masculinity and femininity.

Review:

"This second edition of John Archer and Barbara Lloydas Sex and Gender is extremely wide-ranging and tackles challenging theoretical issues, including the ultimate origins of sex differences in human behavior. In bringing social, developmental, and evolutionary theories to bear on many different types of female and male behaviors, Archer and Lloyd have produced an intellectually sophisticated text. Yet, the writing is engaging and accessible to undergraduates. Another plus is that the research covered in the book stems from a wide range of cultures. This is a truly outstanding book!" Alice Eagly, Professor of Psychology, Northwestern University

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521635330
• ISBN 13: 9780521635332
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 296