{"product_id":"the-female-turn-how-evolutionary-science-shifted-perceptions-about-females-9789811971600","title":"The Female Turn: How Evolutionary Science Shifted Perceptions About Females","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Female Turn  explores how evolutionary biology transformed its understanding of females from being coy, reserved, and sexually passive to having active sexual strategies and often mating with multiple males. It provides a global overview of shifting perceptions about females in sexual selection research on a wide range of animals, from invertebrates to primates. Malin Ah-King's analysis engages with key theoretical approaches in gender studies of science, revealing how ignorance was produced. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 325 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Verlag, Singapore\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Female Turn: Shifting Perceptions of Females in Sexual Selection Research\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Female Turn, a groundbreaking book by evolutionary biologist and feminist science scholar Malin Ah-King, delves into the fascinating history of how evolutionary biology has revolutionized our understanding of females. Traditionally portrayed as coy, reserved, and sexually passive, this book reveals that females have developed active sexual strategies and often engage in polyandrous mating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe question of why it took so long to uncover female active sexual strategies is a central theme of The Female Turn. Ah-King explores the various factors that prevented some researchers from engaging with sexually active females and the factors that prompted others to develop this new knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides a comprehensive overview of shifting perceptions about females in sexual selection research across a wide range of animals, from invertebrates to primates. Through extensive knowledge of the scientific literature and in-depth interviews with leading researchers, pioneers, and feminist scientists in the field, Ah-King offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective on this history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAh-King's analysis engages with key theoretical approaches in gender studies of science, shedding light on how scientific interests, theoretical frameworks, specific study animals, technological innovations, methodologies, and sometimes feminist insights have shaped conclusions drawn about sex. By examining the scientific interests, theoretical frameworks, and methodologies of different researchers, The Female Turn reveals how ignorance was produced and how certain researchers gained knowledge about active females while others missed, ignored, or delayed it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of sexual selection and the role of females in the natural world. It challenges traditional assumptions and provides a fresh perspective on the evolution of female behavior. The Female Turn is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary research and the importance of recognizing and challenging gender biases in scientific inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 570g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789811971600\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malin Ah-King","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102741557498,"sku":"9789811971600","price":91.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_2f558ea7-cae4-4d24-8bd9-4f0c750572e5.jpg?v=1676193242","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-female-turn-how-evolutionary-science-shifted-perceptions-about-females-9789811971600","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}