Author: Anne Fausto-Sterling
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541672909
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 621
Book Description
Now updated with groundbreaking research, this award-winning classic examines the construction of sexual identity in biology, society, and history. Why do some people prefer heterosexual love while others fancy the same sex? Is sexual identity biologically determined or a product of convention? In this brilliant and provocative book, the acclaimed author of Myths of Gender argues that even the most fundamental knowledge about sex is shaped by the culture in which scientific knowledge is produced. Drawing on astonishing real-life cases and a probing analysis of centuries of scientific research, Fausto-Sterling demonstrates how scientists have historically politicized the body. In lively and impassioned prose, she breaks down three key dualisms -- sex/gender, nature/nurture, and real/constructed -- and asserts that individuals born as mixtures of male and female exist as one of five natural human variants and, as such, should not be forced to compromise their differences to fit a flawed societal definition of normality.
Sexing the Body
Author: Anne Fausto-Sterling
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541672909
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 621
Book Description
Now updated with groundbreaking research, this award-winning classic examines the construction of sexual identity in biology, society, and history. Why do some people prefer heterosexual love while others fancy the same sex? Is sexual identity biologically determined or a product of convention? In this brilliant and provocative book, the acclaimed author of Myths of Gender argues that even the most fundamental knowledge about sex is shaped by the culture in which scientific knowledge is produced. Drawing on astonishing real-life cases and a probing analysis of centuries of scientific research, Fausto-Sterling demonstrates how scientists have historically politicized the body. In lively and impassioned prose, she breaks down three key dualisms -- sex/gender, nature/nurture, and real/constructed -- and asserts that individuals born as mixtures of male and female exist as one of five natural human variants and, as such, should not be forced to compromise their differences to fit a flawed societal definition of normality.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 1541672909
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 621
Book Description
Now updated with groundbreaking research, this award-winning classic examines the construction of sexual identity in biology, society, and history. Why do some people prefer heterosexual love while others fancy the same sex? Is sexual identity biologically determined or a product of convention? In this brilliant and provocative book, the acclaimed author of Myths of Gender argues that even the most fundamental knowledge about sex is shaped by the culture in which scientific knowledge is produced. Drawing on astonishing real-life cases and a probing analysis of centuries of scientific research, Fausto-Sterling demonstrates how scientists have historically politicized the body. In lively and impassioned prose, she breaks down three key dualisms -- sex/gender, nature/nurture, and real/constructed -- and asserts that individuals born as mixtures of male and female exist as one of five natural human variants and, as such, should not be forced to compromise their differences to fit a flawed societal definition of normality.
Anne Frank
Author: Rita T. Mullin
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402765391
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
A biography of Anne Frank emphasizing the sense of hope expressed in her diary. Provides additional information about her family, childhood and fate; features quotes from people who knew and cared for her and gives historical background on World War II.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402765391
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
A biography of Anne Frank emphasizing the sense of hope expressed in her diary. Provides additional information about her family, childhood and fate; features quotes from people who knew and cared for her and gives historical background on World War II.
Myths Of Gender
Author: Anne Fausto-Sterling
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0786723904
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
By carefully examining the biological, genetic, evolutionary, and psychological evidence, a noted biologist finds a shocking lack of substance behind ideas about biologically based sex differences. Features a new chapter and afterward on recent biological breakthroughs.
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0786723904
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
By carefully examining the biological, genetic, evolutionary, and psychological evidence, a noted biologist finds a shocking lack of substance behind ideas about biologically based sex differences. Features a new chapter and afterward on recent biological breakthroughs.
The Missing Formula
Author: Mildred A. Wirt
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
"The Missing Formula" by Mildred A. Wirt. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
"The Missing Formula" by Mildred A. Wirt. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Sex/gender
Author: Anne Fausto-Sterling
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415881455
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Anne Fausto-Sterling's Sex/Gender is the only interdisciplinary book for undergraduate courses to explain sex and gender from a biological, social, and cultural perspective.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0415881455
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Anne Fausto-Sterling's Sex/Gender is the only interdisciplinary book for undergraduate courses to explain sex and gender from a biological, social, and cultural perspective.
Historic Cottages of Mackinac Island
Author: Susan Stites
Publisher:
ISBN: 0966531647
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Architecture and history of vintage cottages built on Mackinac Island, Michigan in the 1880's including the Governor's Summer Residents. Mapped pages guide Island visitors along the Island bluffs, lakeshore and interior to view the cottages. The armchair tour allows readers to view contemporary photos and compare them with black and whilte historic photos of the cottages. Queen Anne architecture, Shingle Style, Carpenter Gothic, and Greek Revival are represented architectural styles. Award winning selection of the Read Michigan list. Selected Best Books with a Michigan theme from The Detroit Free Press.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0966531647
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Architecture and history of vintage cottages built on Mackinac Island, Michigan in the 1880's including the Governor's Summer Residents. Mapped pages guide Island visitors along the Island bluffs, lakeshore and interior to view the cottages. The armchair tour allows readers to view contemporary photos and compare them with black and whilte historic photos of the cottages. Queen Anne architecture, Shingle Style, Carpenter Gothic, and Greek Revival are represented architectural styles. Award winning selection of the Read Michigan list. Selected Best Books with a Michigan theme from The Detroit Free Press.
Unwanted Spy
Author: Jeffrey Sterling
Publisher: Bold Type Books
ISBN: 1568585586
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The powerful story of a CIA whistleblower and political prisoner who refused to give up on his American dream In 2015, Jeffrey Sterling was sentenced to prison, convicted of violating the Espionage Act. Sterling, it is now clear, was another victim of our government's draconian crackdown on alleged leakers and whistleblowers. Sterling grew up in a small, segregated town in Missouri and jumped at the chance to broaden his world and serve his country, first in law school and later in the CIA. After an impressive career, Sterling's progress came to a sudden halt: he was denied opportunities because of his race and was pushed out of the Agency. Later, Sterling courageously blew the whistle on the CIA's botched covert operation in Iran to Senate investigators. After a few quiet years in Missouri with his wife, he was arrested suddenly and charged with espionage. Unwanted Spy is an inspiring account of one man's uncompromising commitment to the truth and a reminder of the principles of justice and integrity that should define America.
Publisher: Bold Type Books
ISBN: 1568585586
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The powerful story of a CIA whistleblower and political prisoner who refused to give up on his American dream In 2015, Jeffrey Sterling was sentenced to prison, convicted of violating the Espionage Act. Sterling, it is now clear, was another victim of our government's draconian crackdown on alleged leakers and whistleblowers. Sterling grew up in a small, segregated town in Missouri and jumped at the chance to broaden his world and serve his country, first in law school and later in the CIA. After an impressive career, Sterling's progress came to a sudden halt: he was denied opportunities because of his race and was pushed out of the Agency. Later, Sterling courageously blew the whistle on the CIA's botched covert operation in Iran to Senate investigators. After a few quiet years in Missouri with his wife, he was arrested suddenly and charged with espionage. Unwanted Spy is an inspiring account of one man's uncompromising commitment to the truth and a reminder of the principles of justice and integrity that should define America.
Critical Terms for the Study of Gender
Author: Catharine R. Stimpson
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226774817
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
“Gender systems pervade and regulate human lives—in law courts and operating rooms, ballparks and poker clubs, hair-dressing salons and kitchens, classrooms and playgroups. . . . Exactly how gender works varies from culture to culture, and from historical period to historical period, but gender is very rarely not at work. Nor does gender operate in isolation. It is linked to other social structures and sources of identity.” So write women’s studies pioneer Catharine R. Stimpson and anthropologist Gilbert Herdt in their introduction to Critical Terms for the Study of Gender, laying out the wide-ranging nature of this interdisciplinary and rapidly changing field. The sixth in the series of “Critical Terms” books, this volume provides an indispensable introduction to the study of gender through an exploration of key terms that are a part of everyday discourse in this vital subject. Following Stimpson and Herdt’s careful account of the evolution of gender studies and its relation to women’s and sexuality studies, the twenty-one essays here cast an appropriately broad net, spanning the study of gender and sexuality across the humanities and social sciences. Written by a distinguished group of scholars, each essay presents students with a history of a given term—from bodies to utopia—and explains the conceptual baggage it carries and the kinds of critical work it can be made to do. The contributors offer incisive discussions of topics ranging from desire, identity, justice, and kinship to love, race, and religion that suggest new directions for the understanding of gender studies. The result is an essential reference addressed to students studying gender in very different disciplinary contexts.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226774817
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
“Gender systems pervade and regulate human lives—in law courts and operating rooms, ballparks and poker clubs, hair-dressing salons and kitchens, classrooms and playgroups. . . . Exactly how gender works varies from culture to culture, and from historical period to historical period, but gender is very rarely not at work. Nor does gender operate in isolation. It is linked to other social structures and sources of identity.” So write women’s studies pioneer Catharine R. Stimpson and anthropologist Gilbert Herdt in their introduction to Critical Terms for the Study of Gender, laying out the wide-ranging nature of this interdisciplinary and rapidly changing field. The sixth in the series of “Critical Terms” books, this volume provides an indispensable introduction to the study of gender through an exploration of key terms that are a part of everyday discourse in this vital subject. Following Stimpson and Herdt’s careful account of the evolution of gender studies and its relation to women’s and sexuality studies, the twenty-one essays here cast an appropriately broad net, spanning the study of gender and sexuality across the humanities and social sciences. Written by a distinguished group of scholars, each essay presents students with a history of a given term—from bodies to utopia—and explains the conceptual baggage it carries and the kinds of critical work it can be made to do. The contributors offer incisive discussions of topics ranging from desire, identity, justice, and kinship to love, race, and religion that suggest new directions for the understanding of gender studies. The result is an essential reference addressed to students studying gender in very different disciplinary contexts.
The Phantom Yacht
Author: Carol Norton
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
"The Phantom Yacht" by Carol Norton is a captivating and suspense-filled tale that unfolds against the backdrop of the enigmatic phantom yacht. Norton's storytelling prowess shines as she skillfully crafts a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. From the moment readers embark on this thrilling journey, they are immersed in a world where the sea conceals secrets, and every page is laden with intrigue and discoveries waiting to be unraveled. Norton's vivid descriptions evoke the raw, untamed beauty of the ocean, transporting readers to a realm where the vast expanse of water becomes as much a character in the story as the individuals who navigate it. The enigmatic phantom yacht, a vessel cloaked in mystery, becomes a central figure that lures readers deeper into the narrative, urging them to decipher its secrets. As the story unfolds, the characters reveal layers of complexity, making them relatable and endearing. "The Phantom Yacht" is a literary voyage that not only challenges the mind but also offers a rich sensory experience, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate tales of suspense, adventure, and the ever-present allure of the sea. Readers will find themselves enthralled from start to finish, eagerly charting the course of this mesmerizing narrative.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
"The Phantom Yacht" by Carol Norton is a captivating and suspense-filled tale that unfolds against the backdrop of the enigmatic phantom yacht. Norton's storytelling prowess shines as she skillfully crafts a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. From the moment readers embark on this thrilling journey, they are immersed in a world where the sea conceals secrets, and every page is laden with intrigue and discoveries waiting to be unraveled. Norton's vivid descriptions evoke the raw, untamed beauty of the ocean, transporting readers to a realm where the vast expanse of water becomes as much a character in the story as the individuals who navigate it. The enigmatic phantom yacht, a vessel cloaked in mystery, becomes a central figure that lures readers deeper into the narrative, urging them to decipher its secrets. As the story unfolds, the characters reveal layers of complexity, making them relatable and endearing. "The Phantom Yacht" is a literary voyage that not only challenges the mind but also offers a rich sensory experience, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate tales of suspense, adventure, and the ever-present allure of the sea. Readers will find themselves enthralled from start to finish, eagerly charting the course of this mesmerizing narrative.
The Girl Scouts on the Ranch
Author: Edith Lavell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description