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[A] magisterial survey of childbearing through the ages . . . It wams the heart to witness the fierce loyalty this sophisticated feminist professor of anthropology . . . bears towards her paleolithic sisters.San Francisco ChronicleMaternal instinctthe allconsuming, utterly selfless love that mothers lavish on their childrenhas long been assumed to be an innate, indeed defining element of a womans nature. But is it? In this provocative, groundbreaking book, renowned anthropologist (and mother) Sarah Blaffer Hrdy shares a radical new vision of motherhood and its crucial role in human evolution.Hrdy strips away stereotypes and genderbiased myths to demonstrate that traditional views of maternal behavior are essentially wishful thinking codified as objective observation. As Hrdy argues, far from being selfless, successful primate mothers have always combined nurturing with ambition, mother love with sexual love, ambivalence with devotion. In fact all mothers, in the struggle to guarantee both their own survival and that of their offspring, deal nimbly with competing demands and conflicting strategies.In her nuanced, stunningly original interpretation of the relationships between mothers and fathers, mothers and babies, and mothers and their social groups, Hrdy offers not only a revolutionary new meaning to motherhood but an important new understanding of human evolution. Written with grace and clarity, suffused with the wisdom of a long and distinguished career, Mother Nature is a profound contribution to our understanding of who we are as a speciesand why we have become this way.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mother Nature: Maternal Instincts and How They Shape the Human Species'? A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of maternal instincts and their influence on human evolution, challenging traditional views of motherhood as solely selfless.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, a renowned anthropologist known for her work in maternal behavior and human evolution.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Mother Nature'? A: The book was published on September 5, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 768 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of maternal behavior and human evolution, making it suitable for academic study in anthropology and related fields.
- Q: Does the book provide a new perspective on motherhood? A: Yes, the author presents a radical new vision of motherhood that combines nurturing with ambition, challenging existing stereotypes.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: The book is intended for readers interested in anthropology, feminism, and the study of human behavior, as well as anyone curious about the complexities of motherhood.
- Q: Can this book be a resource for understanding human evolution? A: Absolutely, it provides significant insights into the role maternal instincts play in human evolution and social structures.
- Q: Is 'Mother Nature' a first edition? A: Yes, this listing is for the first edition of 'Mother Nature'.