- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Crown; 1st edition (Sep 7 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0609603574
- ISBN-13: 978-0609603574
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 16.3 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,049,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Feisty talk-show shrink Dr. Joy Browne promises and delivers here an exploration of "the evolution of male behavior, from the primordial ooze to the post-coital snooze." What are the real differences between men and women, where did these come from, and what can we do about them to make relationships work? "Dr. Joy" attempts to answer those questions in her trademark spunky style. She points out many (annoying) male traits that have their foundation in biological evolution. For example, the dominant "boss" position--rocking back in his chair, feet up on the desk, arms stretched back behind his head--is equivalent to the chest thrust of the alpha male gorilla! But Browne isn't just interested in biological evolution ("that stuff makes glaciers look speedy"), she's also interested in social evolution. Browne explains how and why men react to everything from making love to housework.
Browne, as always, is informative and fun. Even her chapter titles are peppy and amusing: "Locking Horns" (conflict), "Roaring" (communication), "Plumage" (appearance), and "Going for the Kill" (money), for example. She gives frequent advice to "Tarzan" or "Jane," and includes comments in each chapter about how boys are raised to be men, and interesting tidbits about how male animals act in the wild.
"This book can help you understand why guys act, think, talk, love, make love, stay, stray, tune-out, tune-in and turn-on the way they do," says Browne. And if you want some direct advice, Jane, "Ask specifically for what you want. Don't whine. Stick to the problem at hand and never, ever insult his mother." --Joan Price
From Publishers Weekly
Aiming squarely at the John Gray market, radio psychologist Browne (Nine Fantasies That Will Ruin Your Life) counters the Mars/Venus theory with an evolutionary interpretation of male behavior most likely to be appreciated by Janes (and Tarzans) with a sense of humor. Based on the premise that "we're all animals," the book addresses both sexes with the intent of improving their understanding of each other and their relationships. However, its biggest market will be among women who respond to Browne's direct, flippant tone, those who appreciate such advice as as "be careful what you ask for in the truth department" and that the words men fear most are "we need to talk." Direct and unpretentious, Browne views men's behaviorAnot only in love but at work, at home and as friendsAin a biological and anthropological light, though in decidedly nonscientific terms. While her approach is not especially original, Browne works hard at making the material entertaining; however, this often diminishes or obscures its self-help potential and underlying common sense. She goes for the laughs, disguising useful tidbits as one-liners: "Blaming yourself for your spouse's indiscretions is like apologizing when your husband burps." Browne's new television show, also scheduled for September, will raise her national recognition and may prove a better forum for the clever notions that stretch thin on the page. Nine-city author tour; national radio satellite tour. (Sept.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Lighten Up,
By robert johnson (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: It's a Jungle Out There, Jane: Understanding the Male Animal (Hardcover)
concerning the Massachusets woman and Key Largo man, below: try not to take yourselves so seriously. Dr. Browne's book is a humorous and insightful look into why many men act so "male", and draws on experience and evidence from many scientific disciplines.There is a big difference between being a man and merely being "male", and this is what Dr. Browne is illustrating. She is not condemning men, nor is she endorsing the female perspective over the male. It would benefit all to examine their own behaviors and rationally determine which are productive and which are reactionary. Just like anything else, truth is usually found between the two extremes, and men and women will coexist much more peacefully when both try to understand themselves as well as each other. Just because the bible says that women should "sit down and shut up" only means that a man wrote it. As a man who strives to not be pigeonholed, I welcome the refreshing veiw of an intelligent woman like Dr. Browne to show us all another perspective.
1.0 out of 5 stars
A blatantly sexist look at gender roles.,
By A Customer
This review is from: It's a Jungle Out There, Jane: Understanding the Male Animal (Hardcover)
I have to agree with the reviewer from Key Largo. How long must we be subject to books that claim to be scientific and accurate only to be handed a bigot's view point? If the book equated women, Afro-americans or jews to animals it would be recognized as sexist, racist or anti-semantic. Males are the last group to be denied the common decency called respect.
1.0 out of 5 stars
It's a Jungle Out There Tarzan; Understanding Female Bigotry,
By A Customer
This review is from: It's a Jungle Out There, Jane: Understanding the Male Animal (Hardcover)
Once again the "jungle" is populated by soft, gentle, sensitive beings (human females); "Winning can be fun or confusing or even important for women ... Losing doesn't feel life-threatening to a woman, just disappointing." The "jungle" is also crawling with packs of wild animals such as gorillas, bears, and baboons (human males); "A day in the life of a male baboon is one long struggle for status. A day in the life of a human male is one long struggle for status ... guys are constantly looking for ways to brandish their fangs." This book has been described as "an evolutionary interpretation of male behavior most likely to be appreciated by Janes (and Tarzans) with a sense of humor." A sense of humor?? Another book that demeans, degrades, and devalues our men? That's humorous? I don't think so. My father is not an animal, and neither is my husband or our son. This book isn't humorous ... this book is sick! Here's a radical thought; how about a book that praises men ... OOP's, bad idea; we might lose everything we've "gained" as feminists if we treat our men with respect. Remember, all you male animals out there reading this book, IF SHE DOESN'T RESPECT YOU, SHE DOESN'T LOVE YOU!! Oh, by the way. I find losing a bit more than "just disappointing."
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