Sex, Gender and Society

Informationen zum Autor Ann Oakley is Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the Social Science Research Unit at the Institute of Education, UK. She is the author of The Sociology of Housework, From Here to Maternity, The Captured Womb, Gender on Planet Earth and many other works, including fiction. Klappentext What are the differences between the sexes? That is the question that Ann Oakley set out to answer in this pioneering study, now established as a classic in the field. Now newly reissued with a substantial introduction which highlights its continuing relevance, this work will continue to inform and shape dialogues around sex and gender for a new generation of scholars and students. Zusammenfassung What are the differences between the sexes? That is the question that Ann Oakley set out to answer in this pioneering study, now established as a classic in the field. Now newly reissued with a substantial introduction which highlights its continuing relevance, this work will continue to inform and shape dialogues around sex and gender for a new generation of scholars and students.

Product details

• Authors: Ann Oakley, Anne Oakley, Professor Ann Oakley
• Publisher: ASHGATE PUB CO
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.03.2015
• EAN: 9781472453532
• ISBN: 978-1-4724-5353-2
• No. of pages: 170
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, PSYCHOLOGY / Human Sexuality, Sociology: family & relationships, Gender studies, gender groups, Sociology: family and relationships, Psychology: sexual behaviour, Sexual Behaviour