Gender
Psychological Perspectives, Seventh Edition
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2016
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7th edition
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-138-18234-9 (ISBN)
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-138-18234-9 (ISBN)
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Gender synthesizes the latest research on gender and examines the behavioral, biological, and social context in which women and men express gendered behaviors.
Gender: Psychological Perspectives synthesizes the latest research on gender to help students think critically about the differences between research findings and stereotypes, provoking them to examine and revise their own preconceptions. The text examines the behavioral, biological, and social context in which women and men express gendered behaviors. The text’s unique pedagogical program helps students understand the portrayal of gender in the media and the application of gender research in the real world. Headlines from the news open each chapter to engage the reader. Gendered Voices present true personal accounts of people's lives. According to the Media boxes highlight gender-related coverage in newspapers, magazines, books, TV, and movies, while According to the Research boxes offer the latest scientifically based research to help students analyze the accuracy and fairness of gender images presented in the media. Additionally, Considering Diversity sections emphasize the cross-cultural perspective of gender. This text is intended for undergraduate or graduate courses on the psychology of gender, psychology of sex, psychology of women or men, gender issues, sex roles, women in society, and women’s or men’s studies. It is also applicable to sociology and anthropology courses on diversity.
Seventh Edition Highlights:
12 new headlines on topics ranging from gender and the Flynn effect to gender stereotyping that affects men
Coverage of gender issues in aging adults and transgendered individuals
Expanded coverage of diversity issues in the US and around the globe, including the latest research from China, Japan, and Europe
More tables, figures, and photos to provide summaries of text in an easy-to-absorb format
End-of-chapter summaries and glossary
Suggested readings for further exploration of chapter topics
Companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/Brannon containing both instructor and student resources
Gender: Psychological Perspectives synthesizes the latest research on gender to help students think critically about the differences between research findings and stereotypes, provoking them to examine and revise their own preconceptions. The text examines the behavioral, biological, and social context in which women and men express gendered behaviors. The text’s unique pedagogical program helps students understand the portrayal of gender in the media and the application of gender research in the real world. Headlines from the news open each chapter to engage the reader. Gendered Voices present true personal accounts of people's lives. According to the Media boxes highlight gender-related coverage in newspapers, magazines, books, TV, and movies, while According to the Research boxes offer the latest scientifically based research to help students analyze the accuracy and fairness of gender images presented in the media. Additionally, Considering Diversity sections emphasize the cross-cultural perspective of gender. This text is intended for undergraduate or graduate courses on the psychology of gender, psychology of sex, psychology of women or men, gender issues, sex roles, women in society, and women’s or men’s studies. It is also applicable to sociology and anthropology courses on diversity.
Seventh Edition Highlights:
12 new headlines on topics ranging from gender and the Flynn effect to gender stereotyping that affects men
Coverage of gender issues in aging adults and transgendered individuals
Expanded coverage of diversity issues in the US and around the globe, including the latest research from China, Japan, and Europe
More tables, figures, and photos to provide summaries of text in an easy-to-absorb format
End-of-chapter summaries and glossary
Suggested readings for further exploration of chapter topics
Companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/Brannon containing both instructor and student resources
Linda Brannon is a Professor of Psychology at McNeese State University in Louisiana. Dr. Brannon teachers a variety of courses and has authored textbooks for some of these courses, including the Psychology of Gender, Introduction to Psychology, and Health Psychology.
1. The Study of Gender 2. Researching Sex and Gender 3. Gender Stereotypes: Masculinity and Femininity 4. Hormones and Chromosomes 5. Theories of Gender Development 6. Developing Gender Identity 7. Intelligence and Cognitive Abilities 8. Emotion 9. Relationships 10. Sexuality 11. School 12. Careers and Work 13. Health and Fitness 14. Stress, Coping, and Psychopathology 15. Treatment for Mental Disorders 16. How Different?
| Erscheinungsdatum | 12.03.2017 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 82 Tables, black and white; 40 Line drawings, black and white; 25 Halftones, black and white |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 1156 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Sozialpsychologie |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-138-18234-6 / 1138182346 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-138-18234-9 / 9781138182349 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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