Race, Monogamy, and Other Lies They Told You
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Race, Monogamy, and Other Lies They Told You by Agustn Fuentes
Tackling misconceptions about what race, aggression, and sex really mean for humans, this title incorporates an understanding of culture, genetics, and evolution requiring us to dispose of notions of nature or nurture. It presents scientific evidence from diverse fields, including anthropology, biology, and psychology.
"The author masterly conveys his knowledge in an informative way.. If you are willing to enhance your worldview by sleuthing to discover 'who we are and why we do what we do,' Race, Monogamy, and Other Lies They Told You is for you. Whether you agree with Fuentes or not, it will at least engage your critical thinking skills and encourage you to be a more active and discerning consumer of information." Science (AAAS) "This book is a must for anyone looking to explore where the lines of human nature and artificial class structure are, and where Fuentes says they've been artificially created." Charleston Post & Courier "Accessible, compelling, and original, this book is a rich and nuanced account of how nature, culture, experience, and choice interact to influence human behavior." -- Ian Paulsen Birdbooker Report/The Guardian "Recommended." -- J. Stauder, University of Massachusetts--Dartmouth Choice "Fuentes dismantles persistent fallacies about the validity of biological races, innateness of aggression, nature of monogamy and differences between sexes." Living Anthropologically "Useful... [Fuentes] debunks some popular misconceptions about evolutionary change and provides a basic primer on evolutionary theory." -- Joan C. Stevenson, Western Washington University American Jrnl Of Human Biology "Engaging... Fuentes's work goes a long way toward burying some of the most pervasive myths about human beings." -- Stefano B. Longo and Nicholas Malone Monthly Review
Agustin Fuentes is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of Evolution of Human Behavior, Biological Anthropology: Concepts and Connections and Core Concepts in Biological Anthropology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780520269712 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520269713 |
| Title | Race, Monogamy, and Other Lies They Told You |
| Author | Agustn Fuentes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 2012-06-12 |
| Number of pages | 290 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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