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William Tucker documents the historical and anthropological story behind how monogamous, lifelong partnerships are the driving force behind the creation and rise of civilization.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book succinctly explains why we're all doomed. Enthusiasts for polygamy, "state"riarchy (where the state takes over the provider's role), libertinism, etc., ought to ponder the historical record and the evidence of human nature (Ghenghis Khan) as widely as Mr. Tucker does.