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Sex and Gender

Barbara Lloyd author John Archer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:11th Jul '02

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A fully revised edition of classic text, accessible introduction to fundamental questions concerning sex and gender.

A fully revised edition of a classic text, introduces the reader to the fundamental questions relating to sex and gender in an accessible way. Draws on research in evolutionary psychology and the influence of Social Role Theory as well as new psychoanalytic and ethno-methodological approaches.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.

"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

ISBN: 9780521635332

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 16mm

Weight: 520g

298 pages

2nd Revised edition