Our book is "The Evolution of Desire - Strategies of Human Mating," by David Buss, an evolutionary psychologist at the University of Texas at Austin. Buss, an author of several books, is considered to be a founder of the field of evolutionary psychology. PLEASE NOTE that the latest edition of the book is not the one depicted above. If possible, please read the "revised and updated edition," which has a white cover with two red flowers.
What this book is about:
In this groundbreaking and provocative book, David Buss uses evolutionary psychology to explain human mating and the mysteries of love, including why, if we all want love, there's so much conflict in our most-cherished relationships. Buss' book is based on one of the largest human mating studies ever undertaken, encompassing over 10,000 people and 37 cultures worldwide. He examines a spectrum of mating behavior, including that of animals, primitive human tribes, and the use of dating apps. Buss reveals what women want, what men want, and why their desires radically differ. Love has a central place in human sexual psychology, but conflict, competition, and manipulation also pervade human mating -- something we must confront in order to control our own mating destiny.
This week's portion: Chapters 7-8
Chapter 7: Sexual Conflict
Chapter 8: Breaking Up
PLEASE READ THE ABOVE CHAPTERS BEFORE ATTENDING. If you are unable to read them before attending, please instead join us next week after having read all assigned portions.
