Strange Bedfellows
The Surprising Connection Between Sex, Evolution and Monogamy
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Narrated by:
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Dina Pearlman
About this listen
An accessible work of science that is relevant to our intimate daily life, Strange Bedfellows will reassure some people, surprise others, and engage everyone.
©2009 David P. Barash and Judith Eve Lipton (P)2009 Audible, Inc.Critic reviews
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Caryl
- 05-07-10
Well told theory
Not certain this is not a biased account, but puts up a good case for monogamy.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Jeff
- 12-09-09
Great coverage of a sexy topic
This delightful and to-the-point book goes over the necessary material to understand the battle between monogamy and polygamy. It explains how each of the two strategies are evolutionarily advantageous, but also goes over their down-sides. Lots of examples are taken from zoology (gorillas, bonobo monkeys, prairie voles, etc.). Putting humans under the same zoological microscope, a myriad of evidence suggests that we fit the class of "mostly monogamous".
The end of the book is a little patronizing, as if trying to soften the news for those who have trouble accepting our biological reality.
All-in-all, a great little book. Well worth a read (or listen).
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17 people found this helpful
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Overallout of 5 stars
- Marie
- 05-09-10
Great scientific information.
Very well researched. Very informative and interesting.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story1 out of 5 stars
- Briat Violaine
- 05-29-17
I expected an essay and got a pep talk
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I thought the performer made a decent job to make the writing alive. However, I expected this book to be more of an essay knowing the authors are professors in biology and psychology. It ended up being a very disappointing book, not enough research, not enough critical thinking. It doesnt feel like professionals wrote this.
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