{"product_id":"better-half","title":"Better Half","description":"A Guardian Book of the Week\nLonglisted for the PEN \/ E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award\n\nAn award-winning physician and scientist makes the game-changing case that genetic females are stronger than males at every stage of life\n\nHere are some facts: Women live longer than men. They have stronger immune systems. They're better at fighting cancer and surviving famine, and even see the world in a wider variety of colors. They are simply stronger than men at every stage of life. Why is this? And why are we taught the opposite?\n\nTo find out, Dr. Sharon Moalem drew on his own medical experiences - treating premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit; recruiting the elderly for neurogenetic studies; tending to HIV-positive orphans in Thailand - and tried to understand why in every instance men were consistently less likely to thrive. The answer, he discovered, lies in our genetics: two X chromosomes offer a powerful survival advantage.\n\nWith clear, captivating prose that weaves together eye-opening research, case studies, diverse examples ranging from the behavior of honeybees to American pioneers, as well as experiences from his personal life and his own patients, Moalem explains why genetic females triumph over males when it comes to resiliency, intellect, stamina, immunity and much more. He also calls for a reconsideration of our male-centric, one-size-fits-all view of medical studies and even how we prescribe medications - a view that still sees women through the lens of men.\n\nRevolutionary and yet utterly convincing, The Better Half will make you see humanity and the survival of our species anew.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1250782732\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1250782732.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Moalem, Sharon\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43337912909885,"sku":"BVV.1250782732.G","price":9.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1250782732-0.jpg?v=1783898884","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/better-half","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}