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The Better Half
On the Genetic Superiority of Women
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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 Critics praise the book as a lively and eye-opening celebration of women's biological advantages, arguing against the outdated view of women as the "weaker sex".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.
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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
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.
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