Author(s): David M. Buss
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Date : May 8, 2001
For my money, Dr. David Buss is one of the most important psychologists in the world. The Evolution of Desire is quoted constantly by authorities of all different stripes in regards to human sexuality. I first read it in 1999 but did not get around to opening The Dangerous Passion until last month. It was written with laymen in mind and explains numerous politically incorrect facts about jealousy (although, aren't most facts politically incorrect?). Indeed, he even has a subchapter entitled "Is Domestic Violence Adaptive" which is not a question you'll ever hear the mainstream media pose. Some tenets of evolutionary psych are presented here such as "Mommy's baby, daddy's maybe," and the Concorde Fallacy. As expected, Buss's narration is a strength as he's a clever writer. Also, excelsior is the research. He examines trends in places as diverse as America, Korea, the Netherlands, and Jamaica. The Dangerous Passion was dangerous to put down. I highly recommend it.
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