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The primal feast : food, sex, foraging, and love

by Susan Allport

This investigation examines how the quest for food influences the biology and behaviour of humans and animals. It explores dietary habits, food-sharing practices, and the evolutionary links between nutrition, intelligence, and reproduction across various species.

Accession 19841 ISBN 0609601490 Publisher —
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