The evolution of male-male sexual behavior in humans: The alliance theory

Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 275-311

  Muscarella, Frank ^a  

^a BARRY UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Alliance theory; Evolution of homosexual behavior; Male male sexual behavior

Indexed keywords

EID: 33847361072     PISSN: 08907064     EISSN: 15408698     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J056v18n04_02     Document Type: Review

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