In this controversial, thought-provoking, and brilliant book, renegade thinkers Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha debunk almost everything we know about sex, weaving together convergent, frequently overlooked evidence from anthropology, archaeology, primatology, anatomy, and psychosexuality to show how far from human nature monogamy really is. In "Sex at Dawn", the authors expose the ancient roots of human sexuality while pointing toward a more optimistic future illuminated by our innate capacities for love, cooperation, and generosity.
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"Funny, witty, and light ... Sex at Dawn is a scandal in the best sense, one that will have you reading the best parts aloud and reassessing your ideas about humanity's basic urges well after the book is done."--Newsweek
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Christopher Ryan, PhD, is a research psychologist. He lives in Barcelona, Spain.
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I bought this book to try and understand why personal relationships are in such a crisis in our society. Whilst it's clearly - and unashamedly - written with an agenda in mind, it is very well researched and fully embedded in academic anthropology, containing many references to other academic publications.
Don't let that comment make you think it's a dusty publication, though. Anything but; the writing is lively, eminently readable and witty throughout. I enjoyed it as a read as such, but beyond that it put forward the alternative view to what the authors call the "standard narrative" of how intimate relationships work, very successfully. I found many answers and insights that as well as satisfying my curiosity, enable me to understand my own feelings and behaviours better than I did before I read the book. I shall be recommending it to friends and may even buy a few more copies to send to a few people close to me.
Be clear, this book explores, sets out and justifies views on attitudes and societal 'givens' that will challenge many people who ascribe to conventional viewpoints about intimate relationships and sexual behaviors. If you don't want these views and values challenged - don't read this book. On the other hand, if you are beginning to wonder why things just don't fit into the "standard narrative" for you - order a copy NOW. Standard wisdom is not necessarily right.
Don't let that comment make you think it's a dusty publication, though. Anything but; the writing is lively, eminently readable and witty throughout. I enjoyed it as a read as such, but beyond that it put forward the alternative view to what the authors call the "standard narrative" of how intimate relationships work, very successfully. I found many answers and insights that as well as satisfying my curiosity, enable me to understand my own feelings and behaviours better than I did before I read the book. I shall be recommending it to friends and may even buy a few more copies to send to a few people close to me.
Be clear, this book explores, sets out and justifies views on attitudes and societal 'givens' that will challenge many people who ascribe to conventional viewpoints about intimate relationships and sexual behaviors. If you don't want these views and values challenged - don't read this book. On the other hand, if you are beginning to wonder why things just don't fit into the "standard narrative" for you - order a copy NOW. Standard wisdom is not necessarily right.
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Our society is clearly in change - which way will we go? Shorter (honest) marriages or longer open marriages?
8 May 2013
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This book is intriguing. it is worth reading even if you disagree or believe that sometimes the author may exaggerate small examples and extrapolates them to more frequent occurances in our society whereby he claims that humans lived longer in open formations with various sexual partners than what is widely believed..
Have you also wondered why it seems right that the divorce rate is 40%, men cheat by 65%/women by 40%, divorces cost a fortune and a few years later the "newly married" will probably run into the same difficulty yet again and yet - WE dont change this pattern??
Will we adopt the American pattern of shorter marriages where we are "honest and monogam" or the "longer lasting open marriage" (maybe a more French approach?).
Have you also wondered why it seems right that the divorce rate is 40%, men cheat by 65%/women by 40%, divorces cost a fortune and a few years later the "newly married" will probably run into the same difficulty yet again and yet - WE dont change this pattern??
Will we adopt the American pattern of shorter marriages where we are "honest and monogam" or the "longer lasting open marriage" (maybe a more French approach?).
By Mark Vickery
Format:Kindle Edition
For someone who considers themselves an expert on relationships(based on experience and study), This book certainly illuminated a few areas where i knew the "standard narrative" just did not make any sense... They do now.
It really is that simple...
It really is that simple...
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reveals the truth about everything in the human world!
i thought this would help me understand sex and dating....instead it brought insight to my life!, the first few chapters are tough but its so incredibly interesting thought... Read more
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Once in a while a book comes a long and hits you in the soft bits. "Sex at Dawn" is a non-fiction book, but as enrapturing as any page turner. Read more
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Well written, easily understood and brilliantly researched. Helps to make sense of so much of our biology and why we evolved the way we have physically; more importantly it... Read more
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Love, marriage, the death of sexual desire and the temptation for adultery is the familiar romantic arc for most peoples relationships in most contemporary societies. Read more
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The authors, two psychologists,claim that until 10,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers lived in communities where there was no such thing as marriage, but merely sexual promiscuity. Read more
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