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Myths of Gender: Biological Theories About Women and Men, Revised Edition
Basic Books (1986)
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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.Other Versions
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