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Barash, David P.

 
9780716740049: The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and Humans
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ISBN 10 : 0716740044 ISBN 13 : 9780716740049
Editeur : W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

DAVID P. BARASH is professor of psychology at the University of Washington, Seattle.

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Éditeur
W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0716740044
ISBN 13 
9780716740049
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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