Why Is Sex Fun?

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"Why Is Sex Fun?" is a popular science book by Jared Diamond that explores the evolutionary biology and peculiarities of human sexuality compared to other animals.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf book
popular science book
aimsTo make evolutionary biology accessible to lay readers
author Jared Diamond
authorKnownFor Guns, Germs, and Steel
authorOccupation biologist
geographer
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
coverSubject human mating and reproduction
discusses comparative primate sexuality
evolutionary costs and benefits of sex
human reproductive strategies
monogamy and polygamy in humans
role of sex in pair bonding
explores differences between human and animal mating systems
evolutionary basis of human mating behavior
evolutionary explanations for menopause
evolutionary explanations for pair bonding
evolutionary explanations for recreational sex
evolutionary reasons for concealed ovulation in humans
parental investment theory in humans
peculiarities of human sexuality compared to other animals
sexual selection in humans
genre popular science
science
hasFormat non-fiction prose
hasPerspective evolutionary biology
evolutionary psychology
intendedAudience general audience
language English
mainSubject evolution of sex
evolutionary biology
human sexuality
mediaType hardcover
paperback
print
notableFor using everyday questions about sex to explain evolution
partOfSeries Science Masters
publicationYear 1997
publisher Basic Books
targetTopic biology of sex
evolution of human reproductive behavior
timePeriodDiscussed human evolution
usesMethod comparative analysis of humans and other animals
writtenBy Jared Diamond

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Jared Diamond notableWork Why Is Sex Fun?