Gay, straight, and the reason why : the science of sexual orientation / Simon LeVay.
| Author/creator | LeVay, Simon author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication | New York : Oxford University Press, [2017] |
| Description | xiv, 246 pages : illustations ; 24 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 -- Beyond gay and straight -- Conclusions. |
| Abstract | What causes a child to grow up gay or straight? In this book, neuroscientist Simon LeVay summarizes a wealth of scientific evidence that points to one inescapable conclusion: Sexual orientation results primarily from an interaction between genes, sex hormones, and the cells of the developing body and brain. In this revised edition LeVay broadens his horizons. He adds a new chapter on bisexuality, reviews some uncommon forms of sexuality such as asexuality and pedophilia, and considers whether there could be a biological basis for subtypes of gay people such as "butch" and "femme" lesbians. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Issued in other form | Electronic version: LeVay, Simon. Gay, straight, and the reason why. Second revised edition. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2017] 9780190297381 |
| LCCN | 2016006377 |
| ISBN | 9780190297374 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0190297379 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| Standard identifier# | 40026297586 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF692 .L476 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |