The Mating Mind

Description

"Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller shows the evolutionary power of sexual choice and the reasons why our ancestors became attracted not only to pretty faces and healthy bodies, but to minds that were witty, articulate, generous, and conscious. The richness and subtlety of modern psychology help to reveal how the human mind evolved, like the peacock's tail and the elk's antlers for courtship and mating.". "Drawing on new ideas from evolutionary biology economics, and psychology, Miller illuminates his arguments with examples ranging from natural history to popular culture, from the art of New Guinea's bowerbirds to the sexual charisma of South Park's school chef. Along the way, he provides insights into the inarticulacy of teenage boys, the diversity of ancient Greek coins, the reasons why Scrooge was single, the difficulties of engaging with modern art, and the function of sumo wrestling."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

Central Park divides two of Manhattan's greatest treasure collections.

Excerpt

Central Park divides two of Manhattan's greatest treasure collections.

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Other Editions

• The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human NatureDoubleday2000-04-18
• The Mating MindAnchor2001-04-17
• The Mating MindPaperbackVintage2001-05-31
• The Mating MindVintage2001-05-31