The Monogamy Gap: Men, Love, and the Reality of Cheating

by Eric Anderson

Book Overview

Whether straight or gay, most men start their relationships desiring monogamy. This is rooted in the pervasive notion that monogamy exists as a sign of true love. Yet despite this deeply held cultural ideal, cheating remains rampant. In this accessible book, Eric Anderson investigates why 78% of men he interviewed have cheated despite their desire not to.

Combining 120 interviews with research from the fields of sociology, biology, and psychology,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019994895X
• ISBN13: 9780199948956
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"