The Handbook of Sex Differences Volume I Basic Biology 1st Edition

The Handbook of Sex Differences: Volume I — Basic Biology, 1st Edition by Lee Ellis, Craig T. Palmer, Rosemary Hopcroft, and Anthony W. Hoskin offers a definitive, evidence-driven exploration of biological sex differences across humans and other species. This authoritative volume captures attention with clear explanations of genetics, hormonal influences, developmental pathways, anatomy, neurobiology, and the evolutionary forces that shape male–female variation.

Readers will find engaging, interdisciplinary perspectives that bridge evolutionary biology, physiology, behavioral science, and anthropology. Written for clarity and rigor, the book synthesizes current research into accessible chapters that illuminate how sex differences emerge, how they manifest across life stages, and why they matter for health, behavior, and society. Global in scope, the text emphasizes comparative and cross-cultural insights useful for scholars and practitioners worldwide.

Ideal for graduate students, researchers, clinicians, and policy advisors, this handbook equips readers with conceptual frameworks and practical understanding to interpret sex-specific patterns in medicine, psychology, public health, and ecology. Its professional yet readable tone makes complex topics approachable without sacrificing scientific depth.

Whether you’re building course reading lists, deepening research expertise, or seeking a trusted reference on sex differences in basic biology, this first edition is a must-have resource. Add The Handbook of Sex Differences: Volume I — Basic Biology, 1st Edition to your library today and bring clarity to one of biology’s most important and dynamic subjects.

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