Sex and the Single Gene?
- Synopsis
- Examines the science behind the so-called ‘gay gene’. A geneticist explains how this kind of genetic research is carried out, from the initial interviewes with gay men and their families, to the plotting of family trees, the extraction of DNA, and the analysis of samples in the laboratory. Considers the results of the research - that homosexuality is, in part, genetically determined - and discusses whether these findings will advance the cause of gay rights and promote tolerance and understanding in society at large.
- Series
- Human Biology and Health, Course Sk220
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 29 min.
- Year of production
- 1997
- Availability
- Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1999 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p) - Subjects
- Biology
- Keywords
- genetics; homosexuality; human biology
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
Open University Worldwide
- Web
- http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1908 274066
- Address
- Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA - Notes
- NB. As of May 2016 Open University Worldwide are no longer distributing DVDs. They have posted this message on their website: ‘Unfortunately Open University Worldwide Limited has decided that product sales are no longer viable given the reduced funding to Higher Education institutions and diminishing demand for the products we have traditionally stocked. At present the Open University Students Association (OUSA) will continue to sell the "Good Study Guide", and we are in discussion with other possible distributors to continue to make The Open University’s products available for purchase. As soon as we have any information on other channels of distribution we will update this notice’. Some products are still available via second hand dealers on Amazon.co.uk
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