The Evolution of Same-Sex Attraction

The Evolution of Same-Sex Attraction 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 historyAssessing the weak selection pressures hypothesis of attractionAssessing the male choice hypothesis of attractionEvolution of same-sex attraction in men versus womenThe 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. Autor: Menelaos Apostolou Wydawnictwo: Springer Rok wydania: 2020 Okładka: twarda Liczba stron: 250 Wymiary: 23.5 x 15.5 cm Ilustracje: XVIII, 250 p. Język: angielski ISBN: 9783030539245