Homosexual Behaviour in Animals: An Evolutionary Perspective - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521864461 ISBN 13: 9780521864466

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Behavioural observations from both the field and captivity indicate that same-sex sexual interactions are widespread throughout the animal kingdom, and occur quite frequently in certain non-human species. Proximate studies of these phenomena have yielded important insights into genetic, hormonal and neural correlates. In contrast, there has been a relative paucity of research on the evolutionary aspects. Homosexual Behaviour in Animals seeks to redress this imbalance by exploring animal same-sex sexual behaviour from an evolutionary perspective. Contributions focus on animals that routinely engage in homosexual behaviour and include birds, dolphin, deer, bison and cats, as well as monkeys and apes, such as macaques, gorillas and bonobos. A final chapter looks at human primates. This book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in evolutionary biology, biological anthropology, zoology, evolutionary psychology, animal behaviour and anyone interested in the current state of knowledge in this area of behavioural studies.

About this title

Book Description

Originally published in 2006, Homosexual Behaviour in Animals will appeal to anyone interested in this area of sexology. Primarily aimed at graduate students and researchers in evolutionary biology, biological anthropology, zoology, evolutionary psychology and animal behaviour, it contains contributions covering a variety of mammals, primates and birds.

About the Author

Volker Sommer is Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology in the University of London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521864461
• ISBN 13: 9780521864466
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 394
• Editor: Sommer Volker, Vasey Paul L.