Synopses & Reviews
The Second X presents the fundamental principles of biology unique to women in a manner that challenges the traditional approach that considers women to be modified men. By removing the male lens through which women's biology has traditionally been viewed, the authors encourage readers to question prevailing opinions of women's (and men?s) capabilities and roles in society.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: History of Women's Biology Chapter 2: Understanding and Evaluating Science Chapter 3: The Evolution of Sex and Gender Chapter 4: Sex Determination Chapter 5: Sex Differentiation and Development Chapter 6: Women?s Bodies I: Anatomy Chapter 7: Women's Bodies II: Muscle, Fat, and Health Chapter 8: Menstruation Chapter 9: Oogenesis and FertilizationChapter Chapter 10: Pregnancy and BirthingChapter Chapter 11: Women Post Partum Chapter 12: Control of Fertility Chapter 13: Women and Cancer Chapter 14: Menopause and Aging