The Evolution of Human Pair-Bonding, Friendship, and Sexual Attraction

Presenting an evolutionary history of romantic love, male-female pair-bonding, same-sex friendship, and sexual attraction, this book is essential reading for those studying and working in sexuality research, anthropology, sociology, evolutionary psychology, and gay and lesbian studies.

Dr. Michael Kauth is Director of LGBT Health in the Department of Veterans Affairs and Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine. He has authored several papers and books on LGBT veteran health, implementation science, and the evolution of sexual attraction.

Figures and Tables Chapter One Initial Introductions Chapter Two Love, Sex, Marriage, and Family: Different-Sex Mating Pair-Bonds as an Adaptation Chapter Three Friends with Benefits: Devoted Same-Sex Friendship as an Adaptation Chapter Four Life Partners: A Brief History of Devoted Friendships Chapter Five Labeling Love and People: Sexual Attraction and Identities References Index