Why Is Sex Fun?: The Evolution Of Human Sexuality
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What separates human sexuality from that of virtually every other creature on Earth — and why? In Why is Sex Fun?: The Evolution of Human Sexuality, Jared Diamond, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel, turns his incisive scientific lens on one of biology's most fascinating puzzles, arguing that the peculiarities of human reproductive behaviour — from concealed ovulation and year-round sexual activity to male parental investment and the mystery of menopause — are not random quirks but evolutionary adaptations shaped over millions of years. With characteristic wit and clarity, Diamond chronicles the divergence of human sexuality from our primate relatives, drawing on evolutionary biology, anthropology, and zoology to construct a compelling account of how and why we became the sexually unusual species we are. Part of the acclaimed Science Masters series, this work presents complex evolutionary theory in a form that is both rigorous and irresistibly readable, reflecting Diamond's rare gift for translating cutting-edge science into vivid, accessible prose. He challenges comfortable assumptions, dismantles cultural myths, and illuminates the deep biological imperatives that underpin human social structures — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of what we consider modern love and family life is, in fact, written in our ancient genes.
Author: Jared Diamond
Format: Paperback
Genre: Science
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What separates human sexuality from that of virtually every other creature on Earth — and why? In Why is Sex Fun?: The Evolution of Human Sexuality, Jared Diamond, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel, turns his incisive scientific lens on one of biology's most fascinating puzzles, arguing that the peculiarities of human reproductive behaviour — from concealed ovulation and year-round sexual activity to male parental investment and the mystery of menopause — are not random quirks but evolutionary adaptations shaped over millions of years. With characteristic wit and clarity, Diamond chronicles the divergence of human sexuality from our primate relatives, drawing on evolutionary biology, anthropology, and zoology to construct a compelling account of how and why we became the sexually unusual species we are. Part of the acclaimed Science Masters series, this work presents complex evolutionary theory in a form that is both rigorous and irresistibly readable, reflecting Diamond's rare gift for translating cutting-edge science into vivid, accessible prose. He challenges comfortable assumptions, dismantles cultural myths, and illuminates the deep biological imperatives that underpin human social structures — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of what we consider modern love and family life is, in fact, written in our ancient genes.