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The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People
The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People
Monogamy?
Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Examines biology and behavior of both people and animals
•  Reasonably restrained in drawing conclusions from evidence
Cons  •  None
The Bottom Line - In this book from David P. Barash and Judith Eve Lipton, you will learn about biology, sociology, humand and animal behavior, and quite a lot more. It is designed with a general reading audience in mind, thus it doesn't get bogged down in technical or academic jargon.
 
Product Description
•  Explores human and animal behavior
•  Explores human and animal physiology
•  Argues that monogamy is not necessarily "natural" for humans
 
 
Guide Review

Monogamy: Natural or Not?
To some, monogamous relationships - particularly in the context of marriage - are the natural state of human beings and the foundation of civilization. Others, however, find the idea of a single mate to be boring and oppressive, prefering instead to seek multiple partners and varied experiences. Which perspective is most accurate - are people naturally monogamous or polygamous?

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