The puzzle of intersex : the story of Lenore -- A brief history of sex -- Sex versus reproduction : why are we so married to the idea of two sexes? -- Where our sexes come from : the abridged version -- Where our sexes come from : the rest of the story -- What we do about the ambiguous child -- Outcomes : sex, surgery, and satisfaction -- Alternatives : other cultures, other sexes -- Choices : exploring the options -- Untying the knot
Summary
Offers a look at the science of sex and what makes people male or female. This book explains dozens of intersex conditions - such as hermaphroditism, Klinefelter syndrome, and androgen insensitivity syndrome - and includes personal interviews with people living with these conditions telling their surprising and often heart-wrenching stories
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-173) and index
