The Evolution of Desire

The Evolution of Desire Strategies of Human Mating

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Publisher's Synopsis

How 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780465077502
Publisher: Basic Books
Imprint: Basic Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 306.7
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 585g
Height: 236mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 28mm