Dana Jennett Bevan Ph.D.

The Psychobiology of Transsexualism and Transgenderism

A New View Based on Scientific Evidence

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Produktbeschreibung

Written by a biopsychologist, this book describes and explains transsexualism and transgenderism (TSTG) from a scientific vantage point.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
• Seitenzahl: 280
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 556g
• ISBN-13: 9781440831263
• ISBN-10: 1440831262
• Artikelnr.: 40904274

Autorenporträt

Dana Jennett Bevan, PhD, is a research psychologist and an expert on transgender science. Bevan has published three books on transgender science: The Transsexual Scientist, The Psychobiology of Transsexualism and Transgenderism, and Being Transgender.

Inhaltsangabe

Tables and Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
Definitions and Acronyms
1. Introduction
2. Why Understanding Transsexualism and Transgenderism Is Important
3. Definitions and Population Frequencies
4. Historical and Contemporary Cultures
5. Genetic Causal Factor in Transsexualism and Transgenderism
6. Epigenetic Causal Factor in Transsexualism and Transgenderism
7. The Two-Factor Theory of Transsexualism and Transgenderism Causation
8. Childhood and Transsexualism-Transgenderism
9. Adolescence, Young Adulthood, and Transsexualism-Transgenderism
10. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
11. Conscious Choice and Spirituality
12. Psychopathology
13. Transition Procedures and Outcomes
14. Conclusion
Appendix A: Suggestions for Further Reading
Appendix B: Organizations Serving Transsexuals and Transgender People
Index