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OverviewSexual Selection and the Origins of Human Mating Systems provides a modern synthesis of research on the evolution of human mating systems, bringing together work on reproductive physiology, behavioural biology, anthropology, primatology, palaeontology, evolutionary psychology, and sexological research. The approach taken is genuinely cross-disciplinary in scope, and provides a fascinating account of the effects of sexual selection upon human evolution in the light of the latest advances in the field. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alan F. Dixson (School of Biological Science, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 19.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 25.20cm Weight: 0.672kg ISBN: 9780199559428ISBN 10: 0199559422 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 14 May 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsPreface 1: A Glance at the Terrain 2: Making Holes in the Dark 3: Masculine Dimensions 4: Cryptic Female Choices 5: Copulatory Patterns 6: The Oestrus That Never Was 7: Sexual Dimorphism: Opposites Attract 8: Adam's Apple 9: The Road to Truth References IndexReviewsProvides an invaluable analysis of cross-species research. Primate Eye Provides an invaluable analysis of cross-species research. Primate Eye this data-rich book, which takes a unique approach to heavily trodden subjects, should be recommended reading for all those interested in an evidence-basedapproach to the study of the evolutionary origins of human sexuality. Paul L. Vasey and Deanna L. Forrester, Archives of Sexual Behavior Provides an invaluable analysis of cross-species research. * Primate Eye * this data-rich book, which takes a unique approach to heavily trodden subjects, should be recommended reading for all those interested in an evidence-basedapproach to the study of the evolutionary origins of human sexuality. * Paul L. Vasey and Deanna L. Forrester, Archives of Sexual Behavior * Author InformationAlan Dixson was educated in England at the University of Nottingham, where he obtained a BSc in Zoology (1970) and at the University of Birmingham Medical School, where he was awarded a PhD (1973) and a DSc in Biological Sciences (1993). His research has involved comparative studies of reproductive biology and the evolution of sexuality in primates and in other mammals. He has held posts at the Zoological Society of London (1976-1983), Medical Research Council UK (1983-1999), International Medical Research Centre in Gabon (1989-1992), Sub-Department of Animal Behaviour, University of Cambridge (1993-1998) and was Director of Conservation and Science at the Zoological Society of San Diego in the USA (1999- 2005). He is currently a professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington, in New Zealand. Alan Dixson has authored, or co-authored, more than 140 papers and books. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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