Sexing the Body (Revised)

Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality

Anne Fausto-Sterling

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Basic Books
13 October 2020

Gender studies, gender groups; Sociology; Life sciences: general issues

Is sexual identity biologically determined or a product of social convention? In this brilliant and provocative classic, the distinguished feminist scholar Anne Fausto-Sterling argues that even the most fundamental knowledge about sex and gender is shaped by the culture in which scientific knowledge is produced. Drawing on illuminating real-life cases and a probing analysis of centuries of scientific research, Fausto-Sterling demonstrates how scientists have historically politicized the body. In lively and impassioned prose, she breaks down three key dualisms -- sex/gender, nature/nurture, and real/constructed -- and asserts that intersex and other non-binary individuals should not be forced to fit flawed societal definitions of normality.

Now with a new preface and final chapter considering the many scientific and political developments of the last two decades, Sexing the Body is an indispensable and revolutionary look at how biology, society, and history together determine sexual difference.

By: Anne Fausto-Sterling
Imprint: Basic Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 42mm
Weight: 609g
ISBN: 9781541672895
ISBN 10: 1541672895
Pages: 608
Publication Date: 13 October 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anne Fausto-Sterling is the Nancy Duke Lewis Professor of Biology and Gender Studies in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology and Biochemistry at Brown University.

Reviews for Sexing the Body (Revised): Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality

There is nobody I trust more to guide me on the topic of sex and gender than Anne Fausto-Sterling. She is unequivocally brilliant. As masterful, fresh, and vital as it has always been, this new edition of Sexing the Body should be required reading for everyone, especially now. --Angela Saini, author of Superior and Inferior A fascinating and essential book, at once vigorous, erudite, amiable, and sly. --Natalie Angier