The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People

Barash, David P.; Lipton, Judith Eve

ISBN 10: 0716740044 / ISBN 13: 9780716740049

Verlag: W. H. Freeman, 2001

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In "The Myth of Monogamy", David Barash describes how new research investigating sex in the animal world concludes there is simply no question whether sexual desire for multiple partners is natural. It is. Similarly, there is no question of monogamy being natural. It isn't. Using DNA fingerprinting technology biologists have been able to trace the parenthood of animals and have found that even among those species previously thought to be monogamous, cheating on your mate is the rule for both sexes. The book explores why animals cheat, some prostitute themselves for food or protection, while others strive for genetically superior mates. "The Myth of Monogamy" also explores what the implications of these dramatic findings mean for humans, in terms of relationships, parenting, aggression and more.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: DAVID P. BARASH is professor of psychology at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and ...
Verlag: W. H. Freeman
Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: very_good