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Ball, Johns Hopkins University Jacques Balthazart, University of Liège Randy J. Nelson, Ohio State University  \nLuis Miguel Garcia-Segura, Hormones and Brain Plasticity Jacques Balthazart, The Biology of Homosexuality  \nThe Biology of Homosexuality  \nJACQUES BALTHAZART , PHD  \nGIGA Neurosciences  \nUniversity of Liège, Belgium  \n1  \nPublished in the United States of America by Oxford University Press, Inc., 198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10016  \nUnited States of America  \nOxford University Press, Inc. publishes works that further Oxford University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education  \nOxford is a registered trade mark of Oxford University Press in the UK and in certain other countries Copyright © Jacques Balthazart 2012  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Oxford University Press, Inc., or as expressly permitted by law, by licence, or under terms agreed with the appropriate reproduction rights organization. Inquiries concerning reproduction outside the scope of the above should be sent to the Rights Department, Oxford University Press, Inc., at the address above  \nYou must not circulate this work in any other form and you must impose this same condition on any acquirer Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nBalthazart, J. (Jacques), 1949-  \nThe biology of homosexuality / Jacques Balthazart. [p. cm](p. cm).  \nIncludes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-19-983882-0 (hardback)  \n1. Homosexuality. 2. Sexual orientation. I. Title. HQ76 .25.B35 2011  \n306.76'6—dc23 2011036460  \n1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2  \nTypeset in Minion Pro Printed on acid-free paper  \nPrinted in the United States of America  \nThis material is not intended to be, and should not be considered, a substitute for medical or other professional advice. Treatment for the conditions described in this material is highly dependent on the individual circumstances. And, while this material is designed to offer accurate information with respect to the subject matter covered and to be current as of the time it was written, research and knowledge about medical and health issues is constantly evolving and dose schedules for medications are being revised continually, with new side effects recognized and accounted for regularly. Readers must therefore always check the product information and clinical procedures with the most up-to-date published product information and data sheets provided by the manufacturers and the most recent codes of conduct and safety regulation. The publisher and the authors make no representations or warranties to readers, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of this material. Without limiting the foregoing, the publisher and the authors make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or efficacy of the drug dosages mentioned in the material. The authors and the publisher do not accept, and expressly disclaim, any responsibility for any liability, loss or risk that may be claimed or incurred as a consequence of the use and/or application of any of the contents ofthis material.  \nI would like to thank my wife, Claire, and my daughter-in-law, Nathalie, not only for their constant support but also for the constructive criticism that they provided at multiple stages during the writing of this book. This book would not have been written without their help.  \nAt Oxford University Press, Catharine Carlin initiated this project and Joan Bossert brought it to completion. They both played a key role in publication. Steve Holtje greatly improved my original translation of the text from French to English, and I would like to thank him for his essential contr","cbCaikQD5rgNl6XT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikQD5rgNl6XT","pdf",13394168,201,"English","# Introduction: Why This Book?\n## 1. Sexuality 101: The Basics\n## 2. Sexuality and Sexual Orientation: Learning or Biology?\n## 3. The Hormonal Control of Sexual Behavior\n## 4. Biological Determinism of Sexual Orientation in Animals\n## 5. Gender Differences in Humans\n## 6. The Effects of Sex Steroids in Humans: Organizing Effects\n## 7. The Effects of Sex Steroids in Humans: Activating Effects\n## 8. Sex Differences Suggest Homosexuality Is an Endocrine Phenomenon\n## 9. Sexual Orientation in Clinical Cases\n## 10. A Genetic or Immunological Mechanism Underlying Homosexuality?\n## 11. General Conclusions\n## References\n## Index","[{\"question\":\"What is the book’s central thesis about the origin of homosexuality?\",\"answer\":\"It argues that the origin of homosexuality must be sought in the biology of individuals who express this sexual orientation, rather than in parents’ behavior or choices during development.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the book position its purpose and scope?\",\"answer\":\"It states that its purpose is to summarize arguments supported by scientific findings accumulated over recent decades.\"},{\"question\":\"Which biological themes are emphasized throughout the structure of the book?\",\"answer\":\"The contents address hormonal control of sexual behavior, endocrine influences, sex steroid effects in humans, biological determinism in animals, and potential genetic or immunological mechanisms, along with clinical cases.\"}]","The Biology of Homosexuality - read online free | PDF",1789941204,507]