Gay, straight, and the reason why : the science of sexual orientation / Simon LeVay.

Author/creator LeVay, Simon
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxvii, 412 pages : charts, illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects

Contents What is sexual orientation? -- Why we need biology -- The outline of a theory -- Childhood -- Characteristics of gay and straight adults -- The role of sex hormones -- The role of genes -- The brain -- The body -- The older-brother effect.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 309-392), glossary, and indexes.
LCCN 2009049210
ISBN9780199737673 (alk. paper)
ISBN0199737673 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BF692 .L476 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold