Hermaphrodites and the Medical Invention of Sex

Drawing on remarkable case studies, scholar Alice Dreger explores encounters between hermaphrodites--people born with "ambiguous" sexual anatomy--and the medical profession of late 19th-century Britain and France. Comparing protocols applied today in similar situations, this meticulously researced book will compel the attention of anyone interested in the meanings and foundations of sexual identity. 24 photos. Read More

Drawing on remarkable case studies, scholar Alice Dreger explores encounters between hermaphrodites--people born with "ambiguous" sexual anatomy--and the medical profession of late 19th-century Britain and France. Comparing protocols applied today in similar situations, this meticulously researced book will compel the attention of anyone interested in the meanings and foundations of sexual identity. 24 photos. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $37.00 Title: Hermaphrodites and the Medical Invention of Sex by Alice Domurat Dreger Publisher: Harvard University Press Print ISBN: 9780674001893, 0674001893 eText ISBN: 9780674034334 Edition: 2000 Revised edition Format: PDF eBook	$37.00 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ