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The Evolution of Desire

David Buss · 1994

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3,010·Classic

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David Buss's comprehensive account of human mating strategies from an evolutionary perspective. Drawing on studies across 37 cultures, he reveals the evolved psychological mechanisms behind attraction, jealousy, and conflict between the sexes.

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Examines what men and women seek in relationships through evolutionary psychology, drawing on research from thousands of people and grounding the findings in historical and scientific examples.

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