Ryan, Christopher, 1962-
Sex at dawn : how we mate, why we stray, and what it means for modern relationships / Christopher Ryan, PhD, and Cacilda Jethá, MD. - 1st Harper Perennial ed. published 2011. - New York : Harper Perennial, 2011. ©2010 - xiii, 402 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.
Originally published in hardcover in 2010, with subtitle The prehistoric origins of modern sexuality.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-382) and index.
Draws on scientific studies and historical research to explore the true origins and nature of human sexuality, arguing that humans evolved into egalitarian groups that shared everything, including sexual partners, and that current customs of monogamy and marriage go against basic human nature.
Adult Follett Library Resources Adult
9780061707810 0061707813
Sex.
Sex--History.
Sex customs.
Sex customs--History.
Marriage.
Monogamous relationships.
Monogamous relationships--History.
Monogamous relationships--Psychological aspects.
Adultery.
Primates--Sexual behavior.
Sexual behavior in animals.
Social evolution.
Human evolution.
Sex.
Sex--History.
Marriage.
Adultery.
Primates--Sexual behavior.
Sexual behavior in animals.
Social change.
Evolution.
HQ12 / .R93 2011
306.7
Sex at dawn : how we mate, why we stray, and what it means for modern relationships / Christopher Ryan, PhD, and Cacilda Jethá, MD. - 1st Harper Perennial ed. published 2011. - New York : Harper Perennial, 2011. ©2010 - xiii, 402 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.
Originally published in hardcover in 2010, with subtitle The prehistoric origins of modern sexuality.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-382) and index.
Draws on scientific studies and historical research to explore the true origins and nature of human sexuality, arguing that humans evolved into egalitarian groups that shared everything, including sexual partners, and that current customs of monogamy and marriage go against basic human nature.
Adult Follett Library Resources Adult
9780061707810 0061707813
Sex.
Sex--History.
Sex customs.
Sex customs--History.
Marriage.
Monogamous relationships.
Monogamous relationships--History.
Monogamous relationships--Psychological aspects.
Adultery.
Primates--Sexual behavior.
Sexual behavior in animals.
Social evolution.
Human evolution.
Sex.
Sex--History.
Marriage.
Adultery.
Primates--Sexual behavior.
Sexual behavior in animals.
Social change.
Evolution.
HQ12 / .R93 2011
306.7