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Mother nature : a history of mothers, infants, and natural selection / Sarah Blaffer Hrdy

This study explores the biological and genetic foundations of maternal instinct using evidence from anthropology, psychology, and animal behaviour. It examines the evolutionary origins of maternal ambivalence and the social pressures regarding reproductive choices.
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