Out of eden : the surprising consequences of polygamy / David P. Barash.
| Author/creator | Barash, David P. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Oxford University Press, 2016. |
| Description | 230 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Polygamy 101 -- Violence -- Sex -- Parenting -- What about monogamy? -- Adultery -- Genius, homosexuality, and God: three hypotheses -- The hare and the tortoise, redux -- Losing illusions -- Afterword -- Index. |
| Abstract | Esteemed writer and evolutionary biologist David P. Barash tackles this uncomfortable finding: that humans are actually biologically and anthropologically inclined toward polygamy. Drawing on decades of research, Barash presents a remarkable array of scientific evidence from evolutionary biology and cross-cultural studies that guide the reader through the hidden impacts of polygamy on such crucial behavior as violence, parenting, sexual preferences, adultery and efforts at monogamy itself, along with mind-bending speculation about the possible role of our polygamous predisposition when it comes to human genius, homosexuality and even monotheism. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 0190275502 |
| ISBN | 9780190275501 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GN480.33 .B37 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |