Human Reproductive Behaviour
| Author | : Laura Betzig |
| Publisher | : CUP Archive |
| Total Pages | : 414 |
| Release | : 1988-03-31 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 9780521337960 |
Human Reproductive Behaviour
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Evolution and Human Sexual Behavior
| Author | : Peter B. Gray |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 448 |
| Release | : 2013-04-15 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0674074394 |
Few things come more naturally to us than sex—or so it would seem. Yet to a chimpanzee, the sexual practices and customs we take for granted would appear odd indeed. He or she might wonder why we bother with inconveniences like clothes, why we prefer to make love on a bed, and why we fuss so needlessly over privacy. Evolution and Human Sexual Behavior invites us into the thought-experiment of imagining human sex from the vantage point of our primate cousins, in order to underscore the role of evolution in shaping all that happens, biologically and behaviorally, when romantic passions are aroused. Peter Gray and Justin Garcia provide an interdisciplinary synthesis that draws on the latest discoveries in evolutionary theory, genetics, neuroscience, comparative primate research, and cross-cultural sexuality studies. They are our guides through an exploration of the patterns and variations that exist in human sexuality, in chapters covering topics ranging from the evolution of sex differences and reproductive physiology to the origins of sexual play, monogamous unions, and the facts and fictions surrounding orgasm. Intended for generally curious readers of all stripes, this up-to-date, one-volume survey of the evolutionary science of human sexual behavior explains why sexuality has remained a core fascination of human beings throughout time and across cultures.
Offspring
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 399 |
| Release | : 2003-05-04 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 030908718X |
Despite recent advances in our understanding of the genetic basis of human behavior, little of this work has penetrated into formal demography. Very few demographers worry about how biological processes might affect voluntary behavior choices that have demographic consequences even though behavioral geneticists have documented genetics effects on variables such as parenting and divorce. Offspring: Human Fertility Behavior in Demographic Perspective brings together leading researchers from a wide variety of disciplines to review the state of research in this emerging field and to identify promising research directions for the future.
Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Sexual Psychology and Behavior
| Author | : Viviana A. Weekes-Shackelford |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 419 |
| Release | : 2014-07-08 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1493903144 |
This volume in the Springer Series in Evolutionary Psychology presents a state of the art view of the topic of sexuality and sexual behavior drawing on theoretical constructs and research of noted individuals in the field. Comprehensive and multi-disciplinary, this book seeks to provide a broad overview without sacrificing the complexity of a multi-faceted approach. The book is framed by introductory and closing sections that provide a context for the range of ideas contained within. Ample space is provided in designated sections that focus on key areas of sexuality from both male and female perspectives and that include information from primate studies. This volume can serve as a graduate text in sexual behavior in evolutionary terms and as a guide for further research.
Evolutionary Explanations of Human Behaviour
| Author | : John Cartwright |
| Publisher | : Psychology Press |
| Total Pages | : 211 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS |
| ISBN | : 0415241480 |
Evolutionary Explanation of Human Behaviour is a unique introductory level book covering evolutionary psychology, a relatively new and controversial area of psychology.
Sexual Selection and the Origins of Human Mating Systems
| Author | : Alan F. Dixson |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 2009-05-14 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0199559422 |
This book demonstrates how detailed comparative analyses of the anatomy, reproductive physiology, and behaviour of non-human primates and other mammals can offer profound insights into the origins of human sexual behaviour.
Drosophila
| Author | : Therese A. Markow |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2005-11-01 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0080454097 |
Anyone wishing to tap the research potential of the hundreds of Drosophila species in addition to D.melanogaster will finally have a single comprehensive resource for identifying, rearing and using this diverse group of insects. This is the only group of higher eukaryotes for which the genomes of 12 species have been sequenced.The fruitfly Drosophila melanogaster continues to be one of the greatest sources of information regarding the principles of heredity that apply to all animals, including humans. In reality, however, over a thousand different species of Drosophila exist, each with the potential to make their own unique contributions to the rapidly changing fields of genetics and evolution. This book, by providing basic information on how to identify and breed these other fruitflies, will allow investigators to take advantage, on a large scale, of the valuable qualities of these other Drosophila species and their newly developed genomic resources to address critical scientific questions.* Provides easy to use keys and illustrations to identify different Drosophila species* A guide to the life history differences of hundreds of species* Worldwide distribution maps of hundreds of species* Complete recipes for different Drosophila diets* Offers an analysis on how to account for species differences in designing and conducting experiments* Presents useful ideas of how to collect the many different Drosophila species in the wild
Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health
| Author | : Institute of Medicine |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 287 |
| Release | : 2001-07-02 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0309132975 |
It's obvious why only men develop prostate cancer and why only women get ovarian cancer. But it is not obvious why women are more likely to recover language ability after a stroke than men or why women are more apt to develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Sex differences in health throughout the lifespan have been documented. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health begins to snap the pieces of the puzzle into place so that this knowledge can be used to improve health for both sexes. From behavior and cognition to metabolism and response to chemicals and infectious organisms, this book explores the health impact of sex (being male or female, according to reproductive organs and chromosomes) and gender (one's sense of self as male or female in society). Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health discusses basic biochemical differences in the cells of males and females and health variability between the sexes from conception throughout life. The book identifies key research needs and opportunities and addresses barriers to research. Exploring the Biological Contributions to Human Health will be important to health policy makers, basic, applied, and clinical researchers, educators, providers, and journalists-while being very accessible to interested lay readers.
The Oxford Handbook of Sexual Conflict in Humans
| Author | : Todd K. Shackelford |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 2012-01-04 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 0199908303 |
Sexual conflict -- what happens when the reproductive interests of males and females diverge -- occurs in all sexually reproducing species, including humans. The Oxford Handbook of Sexual Conflict in Humans is the first volume to assemble the latest theoretical and empirical work on sexual conflict in humans from the leading scholars in the fields of evolutionary psychology and anthropology. Following an introductory section that outlines theory and research on sexual conflict in humans and non-humans, ensuing sections discuss human sexual conflict and its manifestations before and during mating. Chapters in these sections address a range of factors topics and factors, including: - Sexual coercion, jealousy, and partner violence and killing - The ovulatory cycle, female orgasm, and sperm competition - Chemical warfare between ejaculates and female reproductive tracts Chapters in the next section address issues of sexual conflict after the birth of a child. These chapters address sexual conflict as a function of the local sex ratio, men's functional (if unconscious) concern with paternal resemblance to a child, men's reluctance to pay child support, and mate expulsion as a tactic to end a relationship. The handbook's concluding section includes a chapter that considers the impact of sexual conflict on a grander scale, notably on cultural, political, and religious systems. Addressing sexual conflict at its molecular and macroscopic levels, The Oxford Handbook of Sexual Conflict in Humans is a fascinating resource for the study of intersexual behavior.
The Evolution of Human Sexuality
| Author | : Donald Symons |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 1979-08-30 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 0199878471 |
Anthropology, Sexual Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Gender and Cultural Studies
