Maternal Personality, Evolution and the Sex Ratio: Do Mothers Control the Sex of the Infant?

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pp.222.paperback edition.”Women who are dominant are more likely to have sons. Demographic studies show that more male children are born after wars, yet most people believe that their baby’s sex is a matter of chance – determined by the father’s sperm. Valerie Grant presents evidence that the mother’s personality – which is related to female testosterone levels – can actually influence which type of sperm fertilises the egg.
Using data from human and animal studies Valerie Grant discusses the implications for human evolution, developmental psychology and reproductive biology. Her claims are controversial and the implications of her findings far reaching. Whether mothers have sons or daughters may not be a matter of chance. It may depend on which sex infant the mother is more suited to raise.”

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ISBN 041515880X
ISBN13 9780415158800
Number of pages 222
Original Title Maternal Personality, Evolution and the Sex Ratio: Do Mothers Control the Sex of the Infant?
Published Date 1998
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication London
Edition First Edition
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pp.222.paperback edition.”Women who are dominant are more likely to have sons. Demographic studies show that more male children are born after wars, yet most people believe that their baby’s sex is a matter of chance – determined by the father’s sperm. Valerie Grant presents evidence that the mother’s personality – which is related to female testosterone levels – can actually influence which type of sperm fertilises the egg.
Using data from human and animal studies Valerie Grant discusses the implications for human evolution, developmental psychology and reproductive biology. Her claims are controversial and the implications of her findings far reaching. Whether mothers have sons or daughters may not be a matter of chance. It may depend on which sex infant the mother is more suited to raise.”

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Weight 1 kg