The removal of pluto from the class of planets and homosexuality from the class of psychiatric disorders: a comparison

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We compare astronomers' removal of Pluto from the listing of planets and psychiatrists' removal of homosexuality from the listing of mental disorders. Although the political maneuverings that emerged in both controversies are less than scientifically id...

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Main Authors: Zachar Peter, Kendler Kenneth S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine
Subjects:
DSM
Online Access:http://www.peh-med.com/content/7/1/4