Description
Falling in love is one of the strangest things we can do - and one of the things that makes us uniquely human. But what happens to our brains when our eyes meet across a crowded room? Why do we kiss each other, forget our friends, seek a 'good sense of humour' in Lonely Hearts adverts and try (and fail) to be monogamous? How are our romantic relationships different from our relationships with friends, family or even God? Can science help us, or are we better off turning back to the poets?
Basing his arguments on new and experimental scientific research, Robin Dunbar explores the psychology and ethology of romantic love and how our evolutionary programming still affects our behaviour. Fascinating and illuminating, witty and accessible, The Science of Love and Betrayal is essential reading for anyone who's ever wondered why we fall in love and what on earth is going on when we do.
The Science of Love and Betrayal by Robin Dunbar is a brilliant and sparkling exploration of relationships, romance and the extraordinary nature of falling in love - from the frontline of cutting-edge scientific research.
About the Author
Robin Dunbar is currently Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at Oxford University and a Fellow of Magdalen College. His principal research interest is the evolution of sociality. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 1998. His books include The Trouble with Science, and Grooming, Gossip and the Evolution of Language. How Many Friends Does One Person Need?: Dunbar's Number and Other Evolutionary Quirks was published in 2010
Book Information
ISBN 9780571253456
Author Professor Robin Dunbar
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Faber & Faber
Publisher Faber & Faber
Weight(grams) 255g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 127mm * 20mm
