"This volume is the first to aim at summarizing all of the scientific literature published so far regarding male-female differences and similarities, not only in behavior, but also in basic biology, physiology, health, perceptions, emotions, and attitudes. Results from over 18,000 studies have been condensed into more than 1,900 tables, with each table pertaining to a specific possible sex difference. Even research pertaining to how men and women are perceived (stereotyped) as being different is covered."--Jacket.

Basic biological factors -- The brain and biochemistry -- Health and illness factors -- Perceptual, motor, and emotional factors -- Intellectual, cognitive, self-concept, and mental health/illness factors -- Preferences, interests, attitudes, beliefs, and intentions -- Drug-, therapeutic-, and stress-related responses -- Personality and general behavior -- Social behavior -- Consuming and individual-institutional interactions -- Stratification and work-related behavior -- Attitudes and actions toward others in relationship to their gender -- The grand summary.