Byrne, Alex
Trouble with Gender: Sex Facts, Gender Fictions
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509560011
- author:
- Byrne, Alex
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 16.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alex Byrne challenges the dominant narrative of the gender revolution in this thought-provoking book. Drawing on evidence from biology, psychology, anthropology, and sexology, Byrne argues that the traditional understanding of sex has been unfairly dismissed in favour of a more fluid concept of gender identity.
The author contends that the current emphasis on gender identity has led to the erosion of traditional categories and the loss of meaning in words such as 'woman' and 'man'. Byrne seeks to restore sex to its rightful place at the centre of what it means to be human, and to explore the complexities of human identity in a way that is accessible and engaging.
For anyone interested in understanding the current debates around gender and sex, this book offers a fresh and nuanced perspective on the issues at hand. Byrne's philosophical approach makes the book an ideal choice for readers looking to explore the complexities of human identity and the nature of sex and gender.
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