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This title in other editionsThe Myth of Monogamyby David P Barash
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Monogamy may be the rule, but it's not the practice - not even for animals. Using the same DNA fingerprinting technology used in the courtroom, biologists have now been able to trace parenthood in animals for the first time with certainty. The results have been astonishing: Even among those species previously thought to be monogamous, cheating on your mate is common--for both sexes. In The Myth of Monogamy, David Barash and Judith Eve Lipton describe how this new research shows that there is simply no question whether sexual desire for multiple partners is "natural." It is. Similarly, there is no question of monogamy being "natural." It isnt. Armed with this evidence, scientists have also been able to explain such important questions as why animals (including humans) cheat; why the myth of monogamy was created in the first place; how men and women were sucked into the monogamy hoax; who stands to gain the most by perpetuating the myth of monogamy; and how big of a role procreation plays in the desire to have several sex partners. Finally, The Myth of Monogamy explores the implications of these dramatic new findings for humans, in terms of relationships, parenting, aggression, and more. A provocative new study of an emotionally charged issue, The Myth of Monogamy illuminates a part of our natural make-up that is as fascinating as it is frustrating. Book News Annotation:Husband and wife for nearly 25 years, Barash (zoology; psychology, U
of Washington) and Lipton (psychiatry) take a biological look at what
is generally a moral issue. They present information from the
biological community to investigate whether or not monogamy is a
natural form of relationship among a variety of non-human species,
including invertebrates, insects, bird and mammals. They discuss the
forms that monogamy and infidelity take among non-human species, and
possible biological reasons for, and advantages of, various
relationship behaviors. They conclude that, while monogamy may be
natural to some species, for the majority it is not; and they find
that infidelity is initiated by males and females alike. These
findings are used to posit a biological explanation for monogamy and
infidelity in humans. The book is written in an accessible,
sometimes humorous style, while striving to offer a serious,
scientifically- based explanation for what is generally an emotional
and controversial subject in many cultures.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Applying new research to sex in the animal world, esteemed scientists David P. Barash and Judith Eve Lipton dispel the notion that monogamy comes naturally. In fact, as The Myth of Monogamy reveals, biologists have discovered that for nearly every species, cheating is the rule — for both sexes. Reviewing findings from the same DNA fingerprinting science employed in the courtroom, Barash and Lipton take readers from chickadee nests to chimpanzee packs to explain why animals cheat. (Some prostitute themselves for food or protection, while others strive to couple with genetically superior or multiple mates.) The Myth of Monogamy then illuminates the implications of these dramatic new findings for humans, in our relationships, as parents, and more. The Myth of Monogamy at last brings scientific insight into this emotionally charged aspect of the ultimate dating and marriage quandary. About the AuthorDavid P. Barash holds a Ph.D. in zoology and is currently professor of psychology at the University of Washington, Seattle. He has written more than a dozen books, including Making Sense of Sex with Judith Lipton, Ideas of Human Nature, and The Mammal in the Mirror, as well as popular articles in Playboy, Psychology Today, and the New York Times. Judith Eve Lipton, M.D. is a psychiatrist who has received many honors, including Fellowship in the American Psychiatric Association. She has practiced psychiatry since 1980, currently specializing in women's issues. Drs. Barash and Lipton have been married since 1977. Together, they have produced two wonderful children, and four books. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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