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Sex : A Natural History by Joann Ellison Rodgers (2002, Hardcover, Revised)
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- Naturalism
- ISBN
- 9780716737445
- Book Title
- Sex : a Natural History
- Item Length
- 9.8in
- Publisher
- Freeman & Company, W&H
- Publication Year
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.7in
- Features
- Revised
- Genre
- Psychology, Science
- Topic
- Human Sexuality (See Also Social Science / Human Sexuality), Life Sciences / Biology
- Item Width
- 6.3in
- Item Weight
- 31.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 544 Pages
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Everything is sexual. Every joke is dirt, every pun a double entendre, every four letter word a part of the anatomy. Ads and magazine covers are embellished with full breasts and bulging pecs. And we all know which sites are making money on the Internet. Humans are obsessed with sex. But why? And what happens to us when we behave sexually?In Sex: The Natural History , Joann Rodgers unearths both the roots of our sexual nature and the outcomes of our primal urges. Rodgers explains what it is that makes us male and female in the first place, and than explores the biology and physiology of flirtation, love, courtship, intercourse, fidelity, parenting, and nurturing. Drawing on a wide range of evidence from the laboratory to the natural world she argues that every aspect and kind of sexual behavior that exists today can be seen as an evolutionary and biological response to our powerful need to survive.And significantly, Rodgers shows that "the battle of the sexes," is really a game of one-upmanship that is never intended to be won. The true purpose of our sexual biology is to get two strangers to a point of cooperation that enables them to bond, parent, nurture and maintain intimate relationships. The sexual strategies employed by men and women may be different but they are ultimately complementary, not antagonistic.Presenting a view of sex that readers may not recognize - but won't soon forget- Sex: The Natural History illuminates one of the most powerful, and often misunderstood, aspects of human existence.
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Publisher
Freeman & Company, W&H
ISBN-10
0716737442
ISBN-13
9780716737445
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1585880
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sex : a Natural History
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Human Sexuality (See Also Social Science / Human Sexuality), Life Sciences / Biology
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Psychology, Science
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.8in
Item Height
1.7in
Item Width
6.3in
Item Weight
31.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
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Qp251.R577 2002
Edition Description
Revised Edition
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"Sex provokes more confusion and controversy than almost any other topic of popular discourse, exceeding even religion and politics. Joann Rodgers, one of our country's most distinguished science writers, provides a massive dose of clarity in her new volume by adducing the most recent and sophisticated biological research to explain the origins of what we have thought to be uniquely human behaviors. Most remarkably, she provides comprehensive, rigorous scientific presentation with verve and so lively a prose that her book is as gripping as a mystery thriller. This is a 'must read' for any intelligent reader curious about this most important part of our lives."-Solomon H. Snyder, M.D. , Director and Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University and author of Drugs and the Brain "Everything you always wanted to know about sex* but didn't know to ask, but you're glad Joann Rodgers did! (*how it came about, what it's for, his and hers, why it feels the way it does and so much more.) It's a wonderful book."-Sandy Blakeslee, co-author of Phantoms in the Brain "Beginning with discussion of the various theories as to why sexual rather than asexual reproduction became the dominant method of reproduction, Rodgers inspects the biological basis of virtually every aspect of sexuality. She examines the structure of the sexual organs, sexual biochemistry, sexual behavior, courtship rituals, menstruation, sexual arousal, orgasm, aphrodisiacs, monogamy and polygamy, infidelity, genetic diversity, rape, family structure, sexual abuse, homosexuality, and venereal disease. Keeping in mind the evolutionary forces that have affected and continue to affect the development of sex, she uses examples from the plant, vertebrate, and invertebrate worlds to support her discussion of human sexuality . . . Sex proves fascinating for the light it sheds on the biological forces that have shaped human sexuality. Rodgers brings together an enormous volume of scientific research without causing confusion, and she clearly explains current biological theories associated with each topic she discusses."-Bonnie Johnston, Booklist "Well researched and written with clarity and wit, Rodgers's book explains how and why sexual behavior evolved . . . Fascinating [and] highly recommended." -Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland Public Library, Library Journal "By turns smart, funny and eloquent, Joann Rodgers makes one of our oldest behaviors startlingly new. This is a beautifully researched book and, more than that, a fascinating exploration of the biology that helps define who we are."-Deborah Blum, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Sex on the Brain "Whoa! Hold onto your seatbelts, kids, because Joann Rodgers is gonna take you for a helluva ride. Thought you knew a thing or two about sex, did you? Well just wait-Rodgers will have you rethinking every darned thing you ever learned (or heard whispered)."-Laurie Garrett, author of The Coming Plague and Betrayal of Trust, "Sex provokes more confusion and controversy than almost any other topic of popular discourse, exceeding even religion and politics. Joann Rodgers, one of our country's most distinguished science writers, provides a massive dose of clarity in her new volume by adducing the most recent and sophisticated biological research to explain the origins of what we have thought to be uniquely human behaviors. Most remarkably, she provides comprehensive, rigorous scientific presentation with verve and so lively a prose that her book is as gripping as a mystery thriller. This is a 'must read' for any intelligent reader curious about this most important part of our lives."--Solomon H. Snyder, M.D. , Director and Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University and author of Drugs and the Brain "Everything you always wanted to know about sex* but didn't know to ask, but you're glad Joann Rodgers did! (*how it came about, what it's for, his and hers, why it feels the way it does and so much more.) It's a wonderful book."--Sandy Blakeslee, co-author of Phantoms in the Brain "Beginning with discussion of the various theories as to why sexual rather than asexual reproduction became the dominant method of reproduction, Rodgers inspects the biological basis of virtually every aspect of sexuality. She examines the structure of the sexual organs, sexual biochemistry, sexual behavior, courtship rituals, menstruation, sexual arousal, orgasm, aphrodisiacs, monogamy and polygamy, infidelity, genetic diversity, rape, family structure, sexual abuse, homosexuality, and venereal disease. Keeping in mind the evolutionary forces that have affected and continue to affect the development of sex, she uses examples from the plant, vertebrate, and invertebrate worlds to support her discussion of human sexuality . . . Sex proves fascinating for the light it sheds on the biological forces that have shaped human sexuality. Rodgers brings together an enormous volume of scientific research without causing confusion, and she clearly explains current biological theories associated with each topic she discusses."--Bonnie Johnston, Booklist "Well researched and written with clarity and wit, Rodgers's book explains how and why sexual behavior evolved . . . Fascinating [and] highly recommended."--Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland Public Library, Library Journal "By turns smart, funny and eloquent, Joann Rodgers makes one of our oldest behaviors startlingly new. This is a beautifully researched book and, more than that, a fascinating exploration of the biology that helps define who we are."--Deborah Blum, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Sex on the Brain "Whoa! Hold onto your seatbelts, kids, because Joann Rodgers is gonna take you for a helluva ride. Thought you knew a thing or two about sex, did you? Well just wait-Rodgers will have you rethinking every darned thing you ever learned (or heard whispered)."--Laurie Garrett, author of The Coming Plague and Betrayal of Trust "From her analysis of why women like to be courted energetically to the history of aphrodisiacs . . . Rodgers is the biology teacher you wish you had."--People "In this amazingly comprehensive text, Rodgers examines the natural processes that underpin our sexuality and unearths the roots of people's sexual nature and primal urges . . . Along the way, Rodgers presents some compelling revelations-- why thinness in women has become sexy and what the mating habits of beetles can tell us about our own male-female relationships."--Science News
Copyright Date
2002
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2001-054409
Dewey Decimal
576.8/55
Dewey Edition
21
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