Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us about Sex, Diet, and How We Live [Paperback]

Much-needed&Zuks nutritionally rich scientific fodder&will certainly bring intellectual benefits far greater than those provided by the pseudoscientific confections with which we are so often tempted.Ably presents a skeptical and light-hearted view of a long list of paleofantasies and supposed solutions.Briskly dismisses&misunderstandings about how evolution works and&offers a lively, lucid illustration of the intricacies of this all-important natural process.Thoroughly engaging and witty&Whether [Zuk is] shredding the underlying premises of the paleo diet, the paleo exercise regimen, or the structure of the paleo family, she does so via cogent discussions of the nature of evolution and accessible elucidations of cutting-edge science.Zuks take on the many controversies and uncertainties surrounding evolution is both wise and measured.Marlene Zuks quest to understand prehistory is an elegant guide for the perplexed.We tend to idealize our ancestors, as if they had the perfect life and perfect diet. In highly readable style, Marlene Zuk downplays our paleo-heritage. Not only did we change culturally, we are also genetically a different animal.With&evidence from recent genetic and anthropological research, [Zuk] offers a dose of paleoreality. Erin Wayman,