In 1993 American scientists claimed they had discovered a gay gene. Sexual orientation it seems, is not a choice, disease or faddish whim but a fundamental biological part of who we are. This book examines this claim, looking at the laboratories where researchers are using incredible new technologies to discover what makes us gay of straight. From studies of male rats that ovulate and a species of African animal where the female has a penis, to the political storm surrounding the claim of a gay gene, from a silicon chip of ...
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In 1993 American scientists claimed they had discovered a gay gene. Sexual orientation it seems, is not a choice, disease or faddish whim but a fundamental biological part of who we are. This book examines this claim, looking at the laboratories where researchers are using incredible new technologies to discover what makes us gay of straight. From studies of male rats that ovulate and a species of African animal where the female has a penis, to the political storm surrounding the claim of a gay gene, from a silicon chip of human DNA that could determine the sexual orientation of a foetus in the womb, to a working theory that homosexuality is a genetic/biological condition that is treatable with an antibiotic, the book explores this often ethically ambiguous territory.
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Very Good in Near Very Good jacket. 8vo. ix, 354pp, index, glossary, notes, few diagrams. Or orangle cloth in jacket. Small remainder dot on bottom edge, page edges and margins toned. Jacket with short tear at bottom of front flap fold. Explores the biological basis of homosexuality.
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Very Good Condition. 19.5cm x 12.5cm. [xiv], 493 pages, black and white illustrations. Illustrated wrappers. Minor tanning. Minor soiling to edges. Previous owner's stamp. Shipped Weight: .32 kilos. ISBN: 0553407287. ISBN/EAN: 9780553407280 s.
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Very Good. 1996. Hardcover. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. Dust wrapper has some minor edge wear but remains very good.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
