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The Intimate Animal

The Intimate Animal Why We've Evolved to Live and Die for Love

Hardback (05 Feb 2026)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Dr Justin Garcia is a world-leading expert on the science of love and sex. In his first ever book, he reveals our intimacy instincts. He explores how the tensions between our competing evolved desires for love and sex explain the heartache and heartbreak of our romantic and sexual lives. In this book, Dr Garcia uses compelling case studies, revealing his cutting-edge findings and offering practical tips on love and attraction - two biological systems which are often in painful conflict.

About the Publisher

Penguin Life

The first ten paperback Penguin books appeared in 1935 costing 6d each (the price of a packet of cigarettes). Since then the Penguin list has developed enormously, but still aims to bring the best writing to the widest possible audience. Penguin Paperbacks now range from Booker Prize-winning contemporary authors, to mass market bestsellers, with successful history, biography and general non-fiction as well.

Book information

ISBN: 9780241425930
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Life
Pub date:
DEWEY: 158.2
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 400g
Height: 222mm
Width: 138mm
Spine width: 25mm