The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature"Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller shows the evolutionary power of sexual choice and the reasons why our ancestors became attracted not only to pretty faces and healthy bodies, but to minds that were witty, articulate, generous, and conscious. The richness and subtlety of modern psychology help to reveal how the human mind evolved, like the peacock's tail and the elk's antlers for courtship and mating." "Drawing on new ideas from evolutionary biology economics, and psychology, Miller illuminates his arguments with examples ranging from natural history to popular culture, from the art of New Guinea's bowerbirds to the sexual charisma of South Park's school chef. Along the way, he provides insights into the inarticulacy of teenage boys, the diversity of ancient Greek coins, the reasons why Scrooge was single, the difficulties of engaging with modern art, and the function of sumo wrestling."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved |
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diversity of sexual ornamentation in closely related species . Of a dozen species
of bowerbirds , no two construct the same style of courtship nest . Of three
hundred species of primate , no two have the same facial hair color and style .
diversity of sexual ornamentation in closely related species . Of a dozen species
of bowerbirds , no two construct the same style of courtship nest . Of three
hundred species of primate , no two have the same facial hair color and style .
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The vast majority of species - defining innovations seem inconsequential for
survival . Francis Bacon , father of the scientific method , disparaged the
seemingly pointless variety of plants and animals , calling them “ the mere Sport
of Nature .
The vast majority of species - defining innovations seem inconsequential for
survival . Francis Bacon , father of the scientific method , disparaged the
seemingly pointless variety of plants and animals , calling them “ the mere Sport
of Nature .
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There is another test we have seen throughout this book : traits that are unique to
one species are often the outcome of sexual selection . This is because traits
shaped by natural selection that prove useful for survival tend to make a species
...
There is another test we have seen throughout this book : traits that are unique to
one species are often the outcome of sexual selection . This is because traits
shaped by natural selection that prove useful for survival tend to make a species
...
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Пользовательский отзыв - Drifter83 - LibraryThingI am always impressed when very smart people in very technical fields can effectively explain their work to the rest of us. Miller does this, and he does it in an entertaining (and sexy) way.What I ... Читать весь отзыв
The mating mind: how sexual choice shaped the evolution of human nature
Пользовательский отзыв - Not Available - Book VerdictMiller (senior research fellow, Centre for Economic Learning and Social Evolution, Univ. Coll., London) here argues that the human mind and human behaviorDincluding language and moralityDhave evolved ... Читать весь отзыв
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Библиографические данные
| Название | The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature |
| Автор | Geoffrey F. Miller |
| Издание: | перепечатанное |
| Издатель | Doubleday, 2000 |
| Владелец оригинала: | Мичиганский университет |
| Оцифровано | 6 окт 2008 |
| ISBN | 0385495161, 9780385495165 |
| Количество страниц | Всего страниц: 503 |
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