Menelaos Apostolou Livres

Exploring the conflict between parents and their children's partner choices, this volume utilizes an evolutionary perspective to analyze sexual selection under parental influence. It delves into the dynamics of familial relationships and the implications of parental preferences on mate selection, providing insights into the biological and social factors at play in these disagreements. Through this lens, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding love, choice, and familial expectations.

The book offers an in-depth examination of the evolutionary roots of same-sex attraction, integrating empirical research with theoretical perspectives. It assesses various evolutionary theories and reviews evidence regarding the prevalence of same-sex attraction, exploring both genetic and environmental influences. This comprehensive analysis aims to shed light on the complexities surrounding the understanding of same-sex attraction from an evolutionary standpoint.

This book examines sexual selection in humans, highlighting a unique aspect: parental influence over mate choice. Unlike non-human species, where sexual selection is often studied, human mating patterns frequently involve arranged marriages in preindustrial societies, with parents selecting spouses for their children. This parental choice acts as a significant sexual selection force, as traits that enhance an individual’s desirability as a son- or daughter-in-law provide reproductive advantages, leading to their increased prevalence in the population. The author introduces the term "parental choice" to encapsulate this phenomenon and synthesizes extensive theoretical and empirical research to model its effects. The goal is to identify the factors that contribute to parental choice and to develop a formal model that aligns with mating patterns across diverse human societies. Additionally, the book explores how this model can illuminate the evolution of mating-related behavioral traits. By integrating and revising existing arguments and models, it offers a comprehensive overview of this unique aspect of sexual selection in humans. This work is essential for those interested in the broader study of sexual selection and the specific dynamics within Homo sapiens.