The Psychobiology of Transsexualism and Transgenderism: A New View Based on Scientific Evidence (Hardcover)

Tables and Figures Preface Acknowledgments Definitions and Acronyms 1. Introduction 2. Why Understanding Transsexualism and Transgenderism Is Important 3. Definitions and Population Frequencies 4. Historical and Contemporary Cultures 5. Genetic Causal Factor in Transsexualism and Transgenderism 6. Epigenetic Causal Factor in Transsexualism and Transgenderism 7. The Two-Factor Theory of Transsexualism and Transgenderism Causation 8. Childhood and Transsexualism-Transgenderism 9. Adolescence, Young Adulthood, and Transsexualism-Transgenderism 10. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology 11. Conscious Choice and Spirituality 12. Psychopathology 13. Transition Procedures and Outcomes 14. Conclusion Appendix A: Suggestions for Further Reading Appendix B: Organizations Serving Transsexuals and Transgender People Index