Frank A. Beach
Frank A. Beach | |
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| Born | April 13, 1911 |
| Died | June 15, 1988 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Antioch College |
| Known for | founder of behavioral endocrinology, co-author of Patterns of Sexual Behavior (1951) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | ethology |
Frank Ambrose Beach, Jr. (April 13, 1911 – June 15, 1988) was an American ethologist, best known as co-author of the 1951 book Patterns of Sexual Behavior. He is often regarded as the founder of behavioral endocrinology, as his publications marked the beginnings of the field.