The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human NatureDoubleday, 2000 - 503 páginas "Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller shows the evolutionary power of sexual choice and the reasons why our ancestors became attracted not only to pretty faces and healthy bodies, but to minds that were witty, articulate, generous, and conscious. The richness and subtlety of modern psychology help to reveal how the human mind evolved, like the peacock's tail and the elk's antlers for courtship and mating." "Drawing on new ideas from evolutionary biology economics, and psychology, Miller illuminates his arguments with examples ranging from natural history to popular culture, from the art of New Guinea's bowerbirds to the sexual charisma of South Park's school chef. Along the way, he provides insights into the inarticulacy of teenage boys, the diversity of ancient Greek coins, the reasons why Scrooge was single, the difficulties of engaging with modern art, and the function of sumo wrestling."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
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... primates , and then consider what was distinctive about sexual choice among our hominid ancestors . Sexual Selection in Primates In most primate species , the distribution of food in the environ- ment determines the distribution of ...
... primates , and then consider what was distinctive about sexual choice among our hominid ancestors . Sexual Selection in Primates In most primate species , the distribution of food in the environ- ment determines the distribution of ...
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... primate groups , how does mate choice work ? Female primates can exercise choice by joining groups that contain favored males , initiating sex with them during estrus , supporting them during conflicts , and developing long - term ...
... primate groups , how does mate choice work ? Female primates can exercise choice by joining groups that contain favored males , initiating sex with them during estrus , supporting them during conflicts , and developing long - term ...
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... primates just seem to like each other based on unknown features of appearance , behavior , or personality . Female primates might well be choosing males for their personalities and not just their status , but we do not know . Most ...
... primates just seem to like each other based on unknown features of appearance , behavior , or personality . Female primates might well be choosing males for their personalities and not just their status , but we do not know . Most ...
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