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heikieesmaa's review against another edition
1.0
Summary: everyone but the authors are idiots. Very annoying self-important style with a lack of substance.
juliatsang's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.5
I was really excited to read this book, but unfortunately I found the writing to be kind of bad and the science to be lacking. There still are some interesting points explored in the book that I believe to be worth talking about and normalizing in society.
whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer: To echo a sentiment expressed by the authors towards the beginning of [b:Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality|7640261|Sex at Dawn The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality|Christopher Ryan|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1291105594s/7640261.jpg|10168576], I am not interested in discussing the validity of evolution. If you contend it is not a valid scientific model, this is not a book for you.
[b:Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality|7640261|Sex at Dawn The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality|Christopher Ryan|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1291105594s/7640261.jpg|10168576] is an impressive, witty, and funny book that researches both the origins and inaccuracy of the prevalent views of human sexuality. It is well-researched and the authors base their conclusions on scientific data rather than merely psychological studies or the theories proposed in the past. They present the idea that our current societal focus on monogamy is, in fact, contrary to the way in which we have evolved biologically. They discuss the ways in which female sexuality has been distorted over centuries, including some of the horrific things that have been done in the name of suppressing something that is regularly presented as slight or aberrant. They discuss some of the potential future implications of these theories on the belief in the nuclear family as the "natural" model, despite pretty conclusive evidence.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in either the evolution of our species or today's sexual climate.
[b:Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality|7640261|Sex at Dawn The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality|Christopher Ryan|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1291105594s/7640261.jpg|10168576] is an impressive, witty, and funny book that researches both the origins and inaccuracy of the prevalent views of human sexuality. It is well-researched and the authors base their conclusions on scientific data rather than merely psychological studies or the theories proposed in the past. They present the idea that our current societal focus on monogamy is, in fact, contrary to the way in which we have evolved biologically. They discuss the ways in which female sexuality has been distorted over centuries, including some of the horrific things that have been done in the name of suppressing something that is regularly presented as slight or aberrant. They discuss some of the potential future implications of these theories on the belief in the nuclear family as the "natural" model, despite pretty conclusive evidence.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in either the evolution of our species or today's sexual climate.
ashborrow's review against another edition
4.0
A good book for affirming curiosity around cnm relationships and sexuality. I don’t think it’ll convince anyone not open to polyamory already b/c it can be a little snide at times. But, I did learn lots of information about how capitalism, settling down and becoming more isolated as a society has affected us in ways I never imagined. Definitely want to incorporate more community into my life.
reli's review against another edition
5.0
The book explores the evolution of human mating and challenges the conventional views on sex. These are the kinds of books I'm always on the lookout. We know (at least I do) that our norms, laws, and entire way of life are not based on what's natural or "how we have evolved to be". Research that challenges this view always makes me happy
sintari's review against another edition
5.0
This book will change your life. It will make you question everything you ever thought you knew about pair-bonding, monogamy and our relationship to primates.
In fact, it just might RUIN your life and put radical ideas in your head...
In fact, it just might RUIN your life and put radical ideas in your head...