Gender, Sexuality and Reproduction in Evolutionary Narratives

Summary

Gender, Sexuality and Reproduction in Evolutionary Narratives examines the popular appeal of evolutionary psychology by viewing it as part of the Darwinian narrative tradition. Focusing on the narrative role of gender, sexuality and reproduction, the book provides a new kind of feminist assessment of the potential and weaknesses of evolutionary arguments.

Product details

• Authors: Venla Oikkonen, Venla (University of Helsinki Oikkonen, Oikkonen Venla
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.05.2013
• EAN: 9780415635998
• ISBN: 978-0-415-63599-8
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Transformations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Illness & addiction: social aspects, Feminism & feminist theory, Feminism and feminist theory, Medical Sociology, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Gender studies: men and boys, Gender Studies: Men