Sex matters : how male-centric medicine endangers women's health and what we can do about it
by McGregor, Alyson J. (Author)
Summary
Exposes that all medical models -- in research and practice -- are male-centric and shows how the biological, biochemical, psychological, and neurological differences between men and women affect issues such as preventative care, emergency care, drug prescriptions, and pain management. Also looks at... Full description
Summary: |
Exposes that all medical models -- in research and practice -- are male-centric and shows how the biological, biochemical, psychological, and neurological differences between men and women affect issues such as preventative care, emergency care, drug prescriptions, and pain management. Also looks at how race, class, and gender identity are disproportionately affected by this. |
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Physical Description: |
xvi, 254 pages ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-223) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780738246765 073824676X |
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