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Mother Nature: A History Of Mothers, Infants, And Natural Selection,Used
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We Are Tempted To Think Of Maternal Instinct As A Quality A Woman Has Or Lacks. But The Belief That Mothers Instinctively Nurture Their Offspringone Of The West'S Most Cherished Ideals And A View Widely Accepted Even In Scientific Circleshas Become Increasingly Controversial. Mother Nature Presents A Radical New Way Of Understanding How Mothers Act And Why, And How This New Understanding Is Changing The Way Scientists Think About How Evolution Works.Drawing On Anthropology, History, Literature, Developmental Psychology, And Animal Behavior, Sarah Hrdy Examines The Distinct Biological And Genetic Elements That Constitute Maternal Instinct. She Strips Away The Biases Implicit In Conventional Stereotypes Of Female Nature To Give Us Very Different And Provocative Perspectives On Maternal Ambivalence, The Links Between Maturity And Ambition, Mother Love And Sexual Love, And Why Ageold Tensions Between The Sexes Persistand Are Being Played Out Today In Efforts To Control Women'S Reproductive Choices.Combining Decades Of Research With Her Own Experience As A Mother, Hrdy Makes Clear In This Remarkable Book What It Meansfrom A Historical And Evolutionary Perspectiveto Be A Mother And Explains How This Knowledge Has Transformed Our Understanding Of Human Development And Behavior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Mother Nature' by Sarah Hrdy? A: The book explores the concept of maternal instinct and challenges conventional beliefs about motherhood, emphasizing biological and genetic factors influencing maternal behavior.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mother Nature: A History of Mothers, Infants, and Natural Selection' have? A: 'Mother Nature' has a total of 752 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and draws from various fields including anthropology, psychology, and history, making it suitable for academic research on motherhood and evolution.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Mother Nature'? A: The author of 'Mother Nature' is Sarah Hrdy.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'Mother Nature' was published on September 21, 1999.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the 'First Edition'.
- Q: What aspects of motherhood does the book discuss? A: The book discusses maternal ambivalence, the relationship between love and sexual desire, and societal tensions regarding women's reproductive choices.
- Q: Is 'Mother Nature' only for mothers or is it suitable for a general audience? A: The book is suitable for a general audience interested in evolution, gender studies, and psychology, not just for mothers.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Mother Nature' is available in hardcover binding.