The Evolution Of Desire: Strategies Of Human MatingHow we choose—and lose—our mates has always been a source of fascination. This controversial book is the first to present a unified theory of human mating behavior. The Evolution of Desire is based on the most massive study of human mating ever undertaken, encompassing more than 10,000 peoples of all ages from thirty-seven cultures worldwide. If we all want love, why is there so much conflict in our most cherished relationships? To answer this question, we must look into our evolutionary past, according to David M. Buss. For in attracting, keeping, and even breaking up with our mates, we are closer to our ancestral forebears than many of us think. |
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Strategies Of Human Mating David M. Buss. erences solve a basic problem of survival . We carry them with us today precisely because they solved critical adaptive problems for our ancestors . Our desires in a mate serve analogous adaptive ...
Strategies Of Human Mating David M. Buss. erences solve a basic problem of survival . We carry them with us today precisely because they solved critical adaptive problems for our ancestors . Our desires in a mate serve analogous adaptive ...
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... adaptive problems . The erratic supply of resources can wreak havoc with accomplishing the goals required for survival and reproduction . Meat that is suddenly not avail- able because an undependable mate decided at the last minute to ...
... adaptive problems . The erratic supply of resources can wreak havoc with accomplishing the goals required for survival and reproduction . Meat that is suddenly not avail- able because an undependable mate decided at the last minute to ...
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... adaptive problems for our ancestors , we have evolved psycho- logical mechanisms designed to deal with them . A person who steadily ascends a status hierarchy may suddenly be passed by a more talented newcomer . A hunter's promise may ...
... adaptive problems for our ancestors , we have evolved psycho- logical mechanisms designed to deal with them . A person who steadily ascends a status hierarchy may suddenly be passed by a more talented newcomer . A hunter's promise may ...
Contents
WHAT WOMEN WANT | 19 |
MEN WANT SOMETHING ELSE | 49 |
CASUAL SEX | 73 |
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