Warriors and worriers : the survival of the sexes /

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"The question of exactly what sex differences exist and whether they have a biological foundation has been one of our culture's favorite enduring discussions. It should. After a baby is born, a parent's first concern is for its physical health. The next concern is its sex. Only in the...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Benenson, Joyce F. (Author), Markovits, Henry (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2014]
Subjects:
Sex differences (Psychology)
Sex differences.
Sex Characteristics
Différences entre sexes (Psychologie)
Différences entre sexes.
PSYCHOLOGY > Social Psychology.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Life Stages > General.
PSYCHOLOGY > Developmental > General.
PSYCHOLOGY > Developmental > Lifespan Development.
PSYCHOLOGY > General.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: What is the difference between a boy and a girl?
  • Warriors. Enemy fighting: a man's basic instinct
  • Male friends: tecruiting a fighting force
  • Organizing the military: groups of egalitarian men
  • Worriers. Protecting herself: a woman's basic instinct
  • Female friends: smile-then eliminate the competition
  • Organizing her family: the vulnerable and the assistants
  • Epilogue.

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