Just How Monogamous Are Humans?: Scientists Break Down How We Compare with Other Animals

By Burrows Maxwell

Just How Monogamous Are Humans?

The Unexpected Science Behind Love, Loyalty, and Human Pair-Bonding.

For centuries, philosophers, lovers, and scientists have asked the same unsettling question: Are humans truly monogamous- or is monogamy just a cultural dream?
Now, groundbreaking research delivers an answer that challenges everything we think we know about relationships, biology, and ourselves.

Drawing from a new evolutionary study by the University of Cambridge, Just How Monogamous Are Humans? uncovers a surprising truth: humans belong to a "premier league" of monogamous species, right alongside beavers and meerkats. Using genetic data, sibling patterns, and archaeological insights, researchers reveal that-even with divorce, cheating, and cultural complexity-humans are far more monogamous than our closest primate cousins.

But this book goes far beyond the headline.

Inside, you'll discover:

- The biology behind human monogamy

Why our species evolved strong pair bonds and how they shaped cooperation, parenting, and civilization.

- How humans compare with other mammals

From beavers with a 72% monogamy score to chimpanzees at just 4%, this book reveals where we truly stand in the animal kingdom.

- What sibling genetics tell us about mating systems

How full-sibling vs. half-sibling ratios uncover hidden patterns of fidelity across time and cultures.

- The global diversity of human relationships

From highly monogamous societies to communities with more fluid structures-exploring why no single model defines us.

- The real reasons humans are different

A blend of biology, emotion, culture, and social cooperation that no other mammal can match.

- Why monogamy may have helped humans dominate the planet

The science behind stable pair-bonding, collective parenting, and long-term social trust.

Engaging, surprising, and backed by cutting-edge evolutionary research, Just How Monogamous Are Humans? is a powerful exploration of what makes human love unique-and why our relationships are far more scientific, ancient, and extraordinary than we ever imagined.

Whether you're curious about human behavior, fascinated by evolution, or searching for answers about relationships, this book offers a gripping journey into the heart of what makes us human.

Discover the surprising truth behind the bonds that built our species.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G6KM3RQ8
• ISBN13: 9798278305484
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"