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Written by a biopsychologist, this book describes and explains transsexualism and transgenderism (TSTG) from a scientific vantage point.

Table of Contents

Tables and Figures Preface Acknowledgments Definitions and Acronyms 1. Introduction 2. Why Understanding Transsexualism and Transgenderism Is Important 3. Definitions and Population Frequencies 4. Historical and Contemporary Cultures 5. Genetic Causal Factor in Transsexualism and Transgenderism 6. Epigenetic Causal Factor in Transsexualism and Transgenderism 7. The Two-Factor Theory of Transsexualism and Transgenderism Causation 8. Childhood and Transsexualism–Transgenderism 9. Adolescence, Young Adulthood, and Transsexualism–Transgenderism 10. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology 11. Conscious Choice and Spirituality 12. Psychopathology 13. Transition Procedures and Outcomes 14. Conclusion Appendix A: Suggestions for Further Reading Appendix B: Organizations Serving Transsexuals and Transgender People Index

About the Author

Thomas E. Bevan, PhD, is an accomplished biopsychologist who has performed extensive research on transsexualism and transgenderism.

Reviews

[T]he book is noteworthy for its refusal to treat TSTG as a disease or mental illness and its refusal to classify TSTG persons as pathological. In addition, it offers a unique survey of TSTG concerns across the life span. Summing Up: Recommended. Undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, general readers.
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