Bibliograph

T, the story of testosterone, the hormone that dominates and divides us, Carole Hooven

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T, the story of testosterone, the hormone that dominates and divides us, Carole Hooven

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1224045125

Responsibility statement

Carole Hooven

Sub title

the story of testosterone, the hormone that dominates and divides us

Summary

Since antiquity humans have understood that typically masculine behavior depends on testicles, the main source of testosterone in males. Which sex has the highest rates of physical violence, hunger for status, and desire for a high number of sex partners? Just follow the testosterone. Research on creatures from chimpanzees to spiny lizards shows how high testosterone helps males out-reproduce their competitors. Hooven shows that testosterone works in concert with genes and culture to produce a vast variety of male and female behavior. The fact that many sex differences are grounded in biology provides no support for restrictive gender norms or patriarchal values. In understanding testosterone, we better understand ourselves and one another-- and how we might build a fairer, safer society. -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

Starting out -- Internal secretions -- Just add T: making boys -- T on the brain -- Getting an edge -- Antlers and aggression -- Violent men -- Getting it on -- T in transition -- Time for T

Target audience

adult

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