Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality
Description
Challenging the long-held belief in innate human monogamy, this provocative work argues that our species evolved in egalitarian, communal groups where sexual sharing was common. The authors synthesize evidence from diverse fields like anthropology, primatology, and psychosexuality to reveal how far modern monogamous ideals stray from our prehistoric origins. They explore the deep-seated evolutionary roots of human sexuality, offering a compelling alternative to conventional wisdom and shedding light on contemporary struggles with fidelity, passion, and family dynamics. This book provides a revolutionary understanding of why we love and live as we do, drawing connections between our promiscuous past and present-day relationships.
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paperback
Harper
Published Jun 29, 2010
416 pages
ISBN: 9780061707803
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Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality by Christopher Ryan, Cacilda Jetha.