Race, monogamy, and other lies they told you busting myths about human nature / Agustín Fuentes.
| Author/creator | Fuentes, Agustin |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2022] |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Myths about human nature are powerful, and misleading -- Culture : problems with what we believe about being human -- Evolution matters -- Genetics is not what most people think they do -- Prelude : human [not equal to] nature + nurture -- The myth of race -- Myths about aggression -- Myths about sex -- Beyond the myths : now what? -- Coda : bust myths and counter fake news for yourself. |
| Abstract | "There are three major myths of human nature: humans are divided into biological races; humans are naturally aggressive; and men and women are wholly different in behavior, desires, and wiring. Race, Monogamy, and Other Lies They Told You counters these pervasive and pernicious myths about human behavior. Agustín Fuentes tackles misconceptions about what race, aggression, and sex really mean for humans, and incorporates an accessible understanding of culture, genetics, and evolution that requires us to dispose of notions of 'nature or nurture.' Presenting scientific evidence from diverse fields, including anthropology, biology, and psychology, Fuentes devises a myth-busting toolkit to dismantle persistent fallacies about the validity of biological races, the innateness of aggression and violence, and the nature of monogamy, sex, and gender. This revised and expanded edition provides up-to-date references, data, and analyses, and addresses new topics, including the popularity of home DNA testing kits and the rise of 'incel' culture; the resurgence of racist, nativist thinking and the internet's influence in promoting bad science; and a broader understanding of the diversity of sex and gender"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Fuentes, Agustin. Race, monogamy, and other lies they told you Second edition. Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2022] 9780520379602 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021056903 |
| ISBN | 9780520976818 (epub) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |