Myths about Human Evolution

Medicine and biotechnology are already encroaching on the realms of conception, childbirth, and childcare. But how did these processes arise and evolve in humans? What changed during evolution? One of the world's leading experts in evolutionary biology, Robert Martin, brilliantly tackled this task by writing a thorough and engaging book, where you can find answers to both the most serious and practical questions, as well as occasionally amusing ones. How can one avoid postpartum depression? Is it possible to reduce breast cancer incidence? Why do men have nipples? Does the female brain shrink during pregnancy? What are the biological prerequisites for masturbation? And even in the age of universal sexual enlightenment, the most seasoned reader will discover something surprising and unexpected for themselves.