The Better Half

Name: The Better Half
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SKU: 9780241396896
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On the Genetic Superiority of Women

By Sharon Dr. Moalem

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The Better Half by Dr. Sharon Moalem explores the biological advantages of women from a scientific perspective. It delves into how women are genetically stronger, leveraging cutting-edge research to discuss resilience and health. The book offers a fresh, insightful narrative challenging traditional gender-based scientific assumptions.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the science behind gender differences, particularly regarding health and biology, and are interested in exploring how genetic advantages contribute to women's resilience. It provides insightful perspectives on sex-linked genetics and may change the way you think about the role of gender in medicine and survival.

The Better Half

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An award-winning medic and scientist makes the game-changing case that genetic females are stronger than males at every stage of life.

From birth, genetic females are better at fighting viruses, infections and cancer. They do better at surviving epidemics and famines. They live longer and even see the world in a wider variety of colours. These are the facts; they are simply stronger than men at every stage of life. Why? And why are we taught the opposite?

Drawing on his wide-ranging experience and cutting-edge research as a medic, geneticist and specialist in rare diseases, Dr Sharon Moalem reveals how the answer lies in our genetics—the female's double XX chromosomes offer a powerful survival advantage. He calls for a long-overdue reconsideration of our one-size-fits-all view of the body and medicine—a view that still frames women through the lens of men.

Revolutionary, captivating and utterly persuasive, The Better Half will make you see women, men and the survival of our species anew.

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The Better Half by Sharon Dr. Moalem is a thought-provoking exploration of how women outperform men in many aspects due to their genetic makeup. Critics praise the book as a lively and eye-opening celebration of women's biological advantages, arguing against the outdated view of women as the "weaker sex". The book is commended for its scientifically compelling insights into gender differences, making an impactful case for the importance of inclusive medical research.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241396896

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 217g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Sharon Dr. Moalem

About the Author

Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD, is an award-winning genetics researcher, physician and bestselling author. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Survival of the Sickest and Inheritance, an Amazon Best Science Book of the Year, among other books. His work brings together evolution, genetics, and medicine to revolutionize how we understand and treat disease, and his clinical research led to the discovery of two new rare genetic conditions, and to his discovery of a first-in-class antibiotic which targets 'superbug' infections. His books have been translated into more than 35 languages.