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The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature

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Geoffrey Miller
Geoffrey Miller

Geoffrey Miller is a renowned psychologist born in 1965. His research focuses on evolutionary psychology and human behavior, particularly in areas such as sex and marriage, and art and aesthetics. Miller's books, 'The Mating Mind' and 'Spent: The Dark Side of the All-Consuming Economy', have had a significant impact worldwide. more

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