Sex Differences in the Brain

Sex Differences in the Brain: From Genes to Behavior (2007) by Jill Becker, Karen Berkley, Nori Geary, James Herman, and Elizabeth Young, from Oxford University Press, is an edited volume that in its 3 major sections; Strategies, Methods, and Background, delves into sex dimorphisms in an evolutionary context. This book requires a strong background in biology, endocrinology, and neuroscience but is worth reading even with a weak background in these areas.

Evan Balaban, writing in Science magazine (Science 21 March 2008:Vol. 319. no. 5870, pp. 1619 - 1620), concluded:

"All readers will learn something of value from this book, even if they don’t agree with the views of particular authors. Information content is high, references are ample, and the continuity between different chapters has been skillfully coordinated."

Nancy Yanes-Hoffman offers a detailed review at her blog and while she has some criticisms she also concludes:

"While scientists and researchers have long needed a book like SEX DIFFERENCES, its readership should not be limited to academia. The questing student of any age will find answers to many thorny questions—as well as more challenges to his or her perspectives and relationships".

She also suggests sources for further reading