The Consuming Instinct: What Juicy Burgers, Ferraris, Pornography, and Gift Giving Reveal about Human Nature

by Gad Saad

Book Overview

In this highly informative and entertaining book, the founder of the vibrant new field of evolutionary consumption illuminates the relevance of our biological heritage to our daily lives as consumers. While culture is important, the author shows that innate evolutionary forces deeply influence the foods we eat, the gifts we offer, the cosmetics and clothing styles we choose to make ourselves more attractive to potential mates, and even the cultural...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616144297
• ISBN13: 9781616144296
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.1"