This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolutionary
origins of same-sex attraction, evaluating multiple existing
evolutionary theories. It combines empirical findings with theoretical
arguments in order to review evidence on the prevalence rates of
same-sex attraction and determine its genetic and environmental basis.
Among the topics addressed: Attitudes towards same-sex attraction
across human history Assessing the weak selection pressures hypothesis
of attraction Assessing the male choice hypothesis of attraction
Evolution of same-sex attraction in men versus women The Evolution of
Same-Sex Attraction will be of interest to academics and students of
evolutionary and psychological sciences, filling a gap in literature
on the origins of specifically same-sex attraction.
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ISBN
9783030539252
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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