However, some people have started to question whether monogamy is doing us more harm than good. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018. Please try your request again later. A definite must-read for all considering marriage or already married, those in relationships or the dating scene, or even for those who simply wish to better understand themselves and others. And which, for the most part, title nonwithstanding, the authors don't do. "Myth of Monogamy" is a book that helps to highlight that struggle without presuming to tell the reader what their ultimate conclusions should be. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Reviewing findings from the same DNA fingerprinting science employed in the courtroom, Barash and Lipton take readers from chickadee nests to chimpanzee packs to explain why animals cheat. The Myth of Monogamy is coauthored by a husband and wife team: David P. Barash, Ph.D., received his doctorate in zoology and is currently professor of psychology at the University of Washington in Seattle. I learned quite a few things I never knew before about human sexuality. While the authors find that monogamy is, for the most part, a myth, they actually do not advocate a turn from monogamy for Western cultures, recognizing the immense gains of societies under that system. At some point I wasn't reading it at all and it took me months to just finish it already. I have to warn the females out there: I took a human sexuality course to fulfill my sciences requirements freshman year of college, along with about 500 other dazed freshman (it was an 8 AM class), and retained about 2% of the course content, I'm embarrassed to say. The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People is a 2001 book by psychologist David P. Barash and psychiatrist Judith Eve Lipton. It is. In fact, as The Myth of Monogamy reveals, biologists have discovered that for nearly every species, cheating is the rule -- for both sexes. “A smart, intriguing, witty, non-sexist, provocative yet careful book about the realities . I thought this was a disappointing oversight for an otherwise in depth study. Monogamy is usually based on ownership-the woman sells her services to the man in return for security for herself and her children-and is entirely bound up in the man's idea of property furthermore in our society the monogamous couple, with or without children, is an isolated, shut-in, up-tight unit, suspicious of and hostile to outsiders. A definite must-read for all considering marriage or already married, those in relationships or the dating scene, or even for those who simply wish to better understand themselves and others. Those precious eggs of ours make us hot commodities, and very vulnerable. It isn't.”, Biology & Psychology (Evolutionary Psychology), Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Books of April. To see what your friends thought of this book. This book is written by professors from my alma mater -- as it turns out, the UW is a hotbed of sexual behavior research. Fascinating and surprisingly humorous given the potential for this book to be agonizingly didactic. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Harpur College, Binghamton University, and a Ph.D. in zoology from University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1970. Well-written, thoroughly researched and not nearly as dry as one might expect from such a biologically-steeped book. The first would be called "Why and How Ducks Gang Rape One Another." It turns out that monogamy is quite rare indeed, even among those species where it has long been thought that monogamy was the norm. Just when you think all hope was lost, the author summarizes his book with reasons why it is not and (despite chapters of research as to why and how monogamy is unnatural to much of the animal world, which includes human beings), he reminds us that as human beings we are the one animal capable of MAKING THE CONSCIOUS DECISION to override our natural tendencies in consideration of our fellow human beings (and romantic partners). Of course we do have a level of intellect not afforded to animals, but the books does a good job of explaining our biological inclinations, as well as additional reasons why more inclusive relationship types have been implemented. Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2013. Really excellent read. I picked up this book because I was interested in the subject matter. They generalized animal behavior related to nonmonogamy (infidelity only, for the most part) and showed how humans exhibit those traits. To be fair to my review, I only read to page 40 when I decided I was too bored with reading it and gave up. now it's time to return it to the library and I don't have much motivation to finish it first. this book _will_ put you in questioning moral basics of your own, and unless you are sanctimonious churchgoer and/or hypocrite, your point of view will change significantly. Fascinating info marred by some chunky sentences and limited scope. Biologists are finding that the wild kingdom truly is wild, and … It was very detailed into the biology of many different species, and very early on made the point that monogamy is generally not a natural thing. this book _will_ put you in questioning moral basics of your own, and unless you are sanctimonious churchgoer and/or hypocrite, your point of. I thought the authors provided a balanced analytical assessment of their findings however, I wish they had addressed modern couples who engage in ECPs (extra pair couplings)in the form of open relationships or swinging. The book is gripping from start to finish, solid in its science, and literary in its flair. Frankly, it was boring. The myth of monogamy : fidelity and infidelity in animals and people Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Harpur College, Binghamton University, and a Ph.D. in zoology from University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1970. I found this book very interesting and very readable - the writers are funny and personable. The unresolved pain from dealing with affairs is primarily due to the effects of seeing monogamy as the norm and affairs as a personal failure to fit this norm. The Myth of Monogamy then illuminates the implications of these dramatic new findings for humans, in our relationships, as parents, and more. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Download. I would've liked a bit more cross cultural analysis and a bit less reference to birds/animals/bugs, but overall the book does a pretty good job of providing info to support its claim (that monogamy is as unnatural for us as it is for many of our winged or 4 to 8 legged friends in the wild. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. A very stale approach. They made all their points in the first chapter, and really only the last chapter was interesting. It’s pedantic. Certainly informative and worth reading if you enjoy having typical social norms challenged. Looking at monogamy from a cross-cultural perspective suggests that monogamy isn’t a universal norm. The Myth of Monogamy at last brings scientific insight into this emotionally charged aspect of the ultimate dating and marriage quandary. This book explores all the various findings to support both why it goes against our evolutionary nature to remain monogamous, as well as why it remains a societally favored way of life. The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People. The countless studies cited of sexual behaviour in so many different species illustrate the point - over and over - that the concepts of fidelity, monogamy and the benefits and pitfalls of infidelity are complex. This book sticks to the facts and doesn't come off as value-driven. And which, for the most part, title nonwithstanding, the authors don't do. Friday Jul 17, 2009 at 12:01 AM Aug 4, 2009 at 4:19 PM. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Monogamous relationships are still considered the norm in Western society. The countless studies cited of sexual behaviour in so many different species illustrate the point - over and over - that the concepts of fidelity, monogamy and the benefits and pitfalls of infidelity are complex. The Myths of Monogamy 19th century author Alexandre Dumas sagely opined that "the chains of marriage are so heavy that it takes two to bear them - and sometimes three". Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. He has written approximately 30 books in total. We all struggle — (the pandemic made us glaringly aware) — without the support of one another and the friendliness of the multifaceted communities to which we belong. On the other hand, adultery becomes somewhat more understandable. An article on CNN.com suggests that monogamy is on the decline and that serial monogamy and polyamory may be better alternatives. The Monogamy Myth book. There's tonnes of information, but it can be read in so many different ways and interpreted in so many different ways that it's extremely difficult to draw conclusions. It turns out Mother Nature isn't really on our side. I heard about this book from a few different sex educators, and it seemed like a book that I should read. fascinating discussion of an overlooked topic; many examples provide compelling evidence; puts the human condition in a new light; strongly recommend, Awesome book about one of our most cherished social ideals: monogamy. This book sticks to the facts and doesn't come off as value-driven. Applying new research to sex in the animal world, esteemed scientists David P. Barash and Judith Eve Lipton dispel the notion that monogamy comes naturally. I want to get the positive things out of the way first: I found it really interesting, blah blah blah. {4 minutes to read} The African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” is well-established wisdom. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I guess maybe if I kept reading I might find more info that pertains to humans and not just birds but... eh, I had other good stuff to read. To be fair to my review, I only read to page 40 when I decided I was too bored with reading it and gave up. Still very useful, however. A very stale approach. Or, at least that there should be room for diversity in human preference. The myth of monogamy. This book is written by professors from my alma mater -- as it turns out, the UW is a hotbed of sexual behavior research. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. . by Emma Wendt . The Myth of Monogamy. Married since 1977, Barash and Lipton live in Redmond, Washington. His conclusion leaves the reader with maybe just a little desire to give monogamy a chance. The Myth of Monogamy at last brings scientific insight into this emotionally charged aspect of the ultimate dating and marriage quandary. this book goes around of (not only) human extra-marital sexual relationships from perspective of biology and games theory. It makes a very strong case for monogamy being "unnatural" in a strictly biological sense while still making a big effort to look at the positive side of monogamy and take into account the things about humans that separate us from animals (notably our ability to make promises and reflect on our actions). He taught at the State University of New York at Oneonta, and then accepted a permanent position at the University of Washington. New York, NY: Owl Books. Is it possible to stay faithful in a long term relationship? Something went wrong. The Myth of Monogamy (Book Review) Reviews the book 'The Myth of Monogamy,' by David Barash and Judith Lipton. share. It was very detailed into the biology of many different species, and very early on made the point that monogamy is generally not a natural thing. David P. Barash is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington, and is notable for books on Human aggression, Peace Studies, and the sexual behavior of animals and people. A wonderful read, with a surprising ending. It is not that stable, mind you though. I thought this book was good. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? The book contains 192 pages for which the authors cite 190 articles. Applying new research to sex in the animal world, esteemed scientists David P. Barash and Judith Eve Lipton dispel the notion that monogamy comes naturally. The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love, Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships, The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity, The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating, Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage, Sex at Dusk: Lifting the Shiny Wrapping from Sex at Dawn, Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships, Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy, Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence. Excellent book with a very concise argument against assuming that monogamy is somehow inherent or natural to any species of critter, including people. Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019. So let’s take some interesting biological and anthropological studies, and construct a really poor argument of nonmonogamy using every cliche of behavior we can. Download pdf × Close Log In. It makes a very strong case for monogamy being "unnatural" in a strictly biological sense while still making a big effort to look at the positive side of monogamy and take into account the things about humans that separate us from animals (notably our ability to make promises and reflect on our actions). I did like it, but it took me a while to finish it. The Myth of Monogamy then illuminates the implications of these dramatic new findings for humans, in our relationships, as parents, and more. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. So this book is telling us, that (heterosexual) humans and other animals are not meant to be monogamous but in the last chapter the authors are writing that "What comes naturally is easy to do, this doesn't mean that it is right.". But Dumas was no radical: it seems that monogamy has never been the norm for human societies. However there were two points that I felt were lacking: with all the biological reasons for EPC (extra pair coupling) there was no mention (at least that I had seen yet) as to why monogamy isn't natural for lgbt couples, also, there was a consistent focus on the way humans have EPCs being cheating on your spouse rather than consensual open relationships. Unable to add item to List. Just when you think all hope was lost, the author summarizes his book with reasons why it is not and (despite chapters of research as to why and how monogamy is unnatural to much of the animal world, which includes human beings), he reminds us that as human beings we are the one animal capable of MAKING THE CONSCIOUS DECISION to override our natural tendencies in consideration of our fellow human beings (and romantic partners). I happened upon this book entirely by coincidence, picked it up to flick through it and see what it was about, and found I couldn't put it down. The Myth of Monogamy then illuminates the implications of these dramatic new findings for humans, in our relationships, as parents, and more. The second would be called "Are Humans Meant to be Monogamous? A wonderful read, with a surprising ending. Please try again. This book was recommended on the Savage Love podcast, and it was at the library, so I gave it a try. Applying new research to sex in the animal world, esteemed scientists David P. Barash and Judith Eve Lipton dispel the notion that monogamy comes naturally. In fact, as The Myth of Monogamy reveals, biologists have discovered that for nearly every species, cheating is the rule -- for both sexes. I've seen a number of genuinely bizarre things from him, and they all seem to be pointing in a certain direction. Nope, nope, nope. The myth of monogamy According to studies of the animal world, most of us are naturally inclined to "cheat" or at least have more than one mate in a lifetime. This book will make absolutely enthralling reading...in another ten years. Social monogamy refers to marriage, with a little action on the side. So the authors debunk monogamy, but the book itself is very poly negative, it's always just saying that anything but monogamy will lead to negative effects, as if it's always non-consensual, would disease us -or lead to having unwanted children. . Here's the point they made a million times: monogamy is not a biologically natural state, so don't be shocked that it's so difficult to maintain among humans. Natural? There's tonnes of information, but it can be read in so many different ways and interpreted in so many different ways that it's extremely difficult to draw conclusions. authors dare to ignore completely social prescriptions of modern modelled-after-religion society (like monogamy as the natural character of human being) and help you to see it from the angle of science not blinded by morality & church. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Judith Eve Lipton, M.D., a psychiatrist specializing in women's issues, is the recipient of many honors, including a fellowship in the American Psychiatric Association. Click here to read Rachel Alexander's It fractures upon careful analysis and that is what Brash does terrifically. The Myth Of Monogamy: Fidelity And Infidelity In Animals And People by Barash, David P./ Lipton, Judith Eve A lighthearted survey of monogamy and its variations across the animal kingdom challenges the notion that monogamy occurs naturally, profiling examples of animal infidelity and the instincts behind animal sexual behavior. October 29, 2009. In spite of both author's witty and humorous writing style that made the text bearable, I would equate reading this text to eating rubber. Most interesting is the way that one can see the parallels between human sexual behaviour and animal sexual behaviour, and brings us uncomfortably close to the real driving forces behind our interactions with potential mates. The myth of monogamy. I was wondering, where's the juicy stuff?? I have to warn the females out there: You will get bummed out by this book. Start by marking “The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People” as Want to Read: Error rating book. It’s frustratingly thoughtful sometimes, and at others it’s frustratingly poorly written. By PT Staff, published September 1, 2001 - last reviewed on June 9, 2016 He is the author of more than a dozen books, including Making Sense of Sex, co-authored by Judith Lipton. A provocative new study of an emotionally charged issue, "The Myth of Monogamy" illuminates a part of our natural make-up that is as fascinating as it is frustrating. His conclusion leaves th. or. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. As discussed earlier, the basis for this belief is a myth. The first is obvious. In fact, as. The myth of monogamy. Far more even-handed and scientifically responsible than Sex at Dawn. authors dare to ignore completely social prescriptions of modern modelled-after-religion society (like monogamy as the natural character of human being) and help you to see it from the angle of science not blinded by morality & church. The title was intriguing, but while I don't disagree with some of the arguments it is just a very dry read. THE LEGACY OF THE MONOGAMY MYTH . It did take me a little while to get through in it's entirety, but it was an interesting enough topic that it was well worth sticking through to the end. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Really excellent read. Myth 1: Monogamy Is Dead Because We Are Living Longer than Ever Despite this tragedy, humans persist in marrying. Let me stop you right there. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Girl on Fire Production One now-famous study, for example, sought to … Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I was just fascinated by this book, Professors Lipton and Barash (married, by the way) are great story tellers. "The Myth of Monogamy provides a fascinating tour of human mating strategies, from monogamy to sexual treachery, from exclusivity to polygamy. The Myth of Monogamy at last brings scientific insight into this emotionally charged aspect of the ultimate dating and marriage quandary. Read 8 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. .” ―David M. Buss, Ph.D., professor of psychology, University of Texas. (Book Reviews). Refresh and try again. Of course we do have a level of intellect not afforded to animals, but the books does a good job of explaining our biological inclinati. Are open relationships more successful? Finally, "The Myth of Monogamy" explores the implications of these dramatic new findings for humans, in terms of relationships, parenting, aggression, and more. Please ignore the reviews of people here who haven't read the book, or people with an agenda or people talking about "logical fallacies" without seemingly knowing what that means. Log In with Facebook Log In with Google Sign in with Apple. The book contains 192 pages for which the authors cite 190 articles. That being said The Myth of Monogamy is one of the few books I am calling a masterpiece. If you cut this book directly in half, you would have two separate books. Please try again. . I was rather gleeful, to be honest. this book goes around of (not only) human extra-marital sexual relationships from perspective of biology and games theory. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Wouldn't have given it five stars. Or, at least that there should be room for diversity in human preference. They delight in shattering ideas previously held concerning monogamy within the animal kingdom. I'm glad I did, but I can sum it up pretty easily: Well, I basically stopped reading this book halfway through. “Aspiring monogamists are going against some of the deepest-seated evolutionary inclinations with which biology has endowed most creatures” (1), according to Zoologist David … '” ―Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D. David P. Barash, Ph.D., is a zoologist and is currently professor of psychology at the University of Washington in Seattle. Loading Preview. anyone who has a lot of time on his/her hands and enjoys stories about animal sex. The tell-tale hiss of its deflation began several decades ago. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020. Many cultures have legal polygamy as well as … The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People. (source: Nielsen Book Data) The book could have been a bit shorter without loosing the power of the arguments authors made. So this book is telling us, that (heterosexual) humans and other animals are not meant to be monogamous but in the last chapter the authors are writing that "What comes naturally is easy to do, this doesn't mean that it is right.". "The Myth of Monogamy" also explores what the implications of these dramatic findings mean for humans, in terms of relationships, parenting, aggression and more. I feel like we're riding a whole wave of new research in sexuality, history and psychology; and this book was just written 10 years too early. Most interesting is the way that one can see the parallels between human sexual behaviour and animal sexual behaviour, and brings us uncomfortably close to the real drivi. oh well... David P. Barash is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington, and is notable for books on Human aggression, Peace Studies, and the sexual behavior of animals and people. Judith Eve Lipton, M.D., is a psychiatrist. I feel like we're riding a whole wave of new research in sexuality, history and psychology; and this book was just written 10 years too early. While some may not initially see the comparisons of avian social vs. sexual monogamy to human social and sexual interactions as relevant, Barash and Lipton's additional citations from both human behavioral and physiological data prove it to be aptly related. It did take me a little while to get through in it's entirety, but it was an i. I found this book to be a fascinating study on why humans do and do not remain monogamous. The second speaks to the deep, I found this book to be a fascinating study on why humans do and do not remain monogamous. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2016. NY & NJ Divorce mediation & family attorney, Rachel Alexander, discusses the importance of having a support network of friends and family. However there were two points that I felt were lacking: with all the biological reasons for EPC (extra pair coupling) there was no mention (at least that I had seen yet) as to why monogamy isn't natural for lgbt couples, also, there was a consist. if the goal is to describe how monogamy is unnatural, then why the snickering? by Holt Paperbacks, The Myth of Monogamy: Fidelity and Infidelity in Animals and People. Far more even-handed and scientifically responsible than Sex at Dawn. there was a distinct 'tee-hee!' The myth of monogamy Bailey David James June 16, 2019 For the majority, monogamy is the norm. Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2008. Cleber Harrison. We now marry later, which means most … Monogamy Is Inherently Natural and Ethical. I took a human sexuality course to fulfill my sciences requirements freshman year of college, along with about 500 other dazed freshman (it was an 8 AM class), and retained about 2% of the course content, I'm embarrassed to say. This book shows how people are not naturally monogamous, but I think it cops out by stopping short of recommending that people explore nontraditional relationship options. 'infidelity. May 1st 2002 And if solid is what you're looking for, you're about 10 years too early. I just got bored. I would've liked a bit more cross cultural analysis and a bit less reference to birds/animals/bugs, but overall the book does a pretty good job of providing info to support its claim (that monogamy is as unnatural for us as it is for many of our winged or 4 to 8 legged friends in the wild. We’d love your help. Additional research over the last 18 years has only strengthened this claim. This book is, as the subtitle suggests, a personal handbook for recovering from affairs. This book explores all the various findings to support both why it goes against our evolutionary nature to remain monogamous, as well as why it remains a societally favored way of life. He has written approximately 30 books in total. The myth of monogamy . But our nature is not monogamous, although we seek loyalty. Once again I don't understand why this is recommended in Cunning Minx' book "Eight Things...". Barash and Lipton brilliantly locate human mating within the broader spectrum of mating strategies pursued by other species. It was fun to read something different - animal biology and it gave me a lot of things to think about. flag. The Myth of Monogamy then illuminates the implications of these dramatic new findings for humans, in our relationships, as parents, and more. It was like a dry journal article in a wildlife biology publication, but spread out for hundreds of pages. Based primarily in the avian kingdom but also looks at many other animals, whatever it takes to prove the point that "Nature" doesn't actually fit current perceptions. I was just fascinated by this book, Professors Lipton and Barash (married, by the way) are great story tellers. Wouldn't have given it five stars except that the last couple chapters were really wonderful, focusing more on people and less on animal sexuality. The conclusion they drew from these data seems to be about as inductively strong as could be expected in 2001: humans are not instinctively sexually monogamous. This book is an interesting look at the sexual biology and behavior found in the animal kingdom including Homo sapiens. Why does it seem like David Barash is up to something? It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. “A highly readable, light-hearted survey of monogamy and its variations across the animal kingdom.” ―Nature, “Gripping from start to finish, solid in its science, and literary in its flair . "For human beings, sex has three great functions: procreational, relational, and recreational. While the books does a good job of explaining the various viewpoints associated with monogamy and polygamy, I found the writing style a bit dry, and I couldn't really get engaged with the book. The book explores why animals cheat, some prostitute themselves for food or protection, while others strive for genetically superior mates. They offer suggestions, make connectio. Welcome back. feeling about the descriptions of female animals who copulated outside their social coupling, and an equally repellent disapproval toward males who did the same thing. 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