| Description |
272 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. The Search for a "Gay Gene" -- 2. The Study and the Team -- 3. Who's Gay? -- 4. Building Family Trees -- 5. A Mother's Legacy -- 6. Looking for Linkage --7. The Harvard Crucible -- 8. Going Public -- 9. Biological Mechanisms: Genes, Hormones, and the Brain -- 10. Psychological Mechanisms: Sissies, Freud, and Sex Acts -- 11. Evolution -- 12. Beyond Sex -- 13. Beyond the Lab: Implications of a "Gay Gene" --Appendix A: A Linkage Between DNA Markers on the X Chromosome and Male Sexual Orientation -- Appendix B: Interview Questionnaire |
| Summary |
Hamer presents an account of his research into sexual orientation. The book follows his ideas about genetic markers for homosexuality to survey results suggesting that the x-chromosome carries a marker for male homosexuality and speculation on the evolutionary and physiological mechanisms involved. Hamer's research included an exploration of the development of homosexual behavior, family histories, and, finally, statistical and molecular analysis |
| Analysis |
Behaviour |
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Genetics |
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Homosexuality |
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Overseas item |
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Sexuality |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Behavior genetics.
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Homosexuality -- Genetic aspects.
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Sex-linkage (Genetics)
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Sexual orientation.
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Sociobiology.
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Homosexuality, Male -- genetics.
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Genetic Linkage.
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Genetics, Behavioral.
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Sexual Behavior.
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X Chromosome.
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| Author |
Copeland, Peter, 1957-
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| LC no. |
94022260 |
| ISBN |
0671887246 |
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