Nathan H Lents The Sexual Evolution

Come along on Tuesday, 3rd June at 7pm to hear evolutionary biologist Nathan H. Lents discuss his groundbreaking book, *The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Influence Today’s Relationships*. In this eye-opening work, Lents challenges deep-seated prejudices, even among the most progressive thinkers, and reshapes our understanding of human connections.

We are living through a period of profound societal transformation. Conventional ideas about sex and gender are being questioned like never before. Biological sex, once seen as a clear-cut dichotomy, is now recognized as a continuum. Gender is increasingly detached from biological sex, embracing a remarkable spectrum of identities. Traditional labels for sexual orientation are giving way to more inventive and inclusive terms. What is driving this change? The origins might astonish you. Far from being a modern or uniquely human phenomenon, diverse sexual behaviors have deep roots, stretching back through eons of evolutionary trial and error across the animal kingdom.

In his talk, Nathan H. Lents guides us through a fascinating exploration of sexual diversity, from mute crickets to same-sex pairing albatrosses to affectionate bonobos, illustrating what these varied behaviors reveal about humanity. With humor, insight, and rigorous research, Lents demonstrates that diverse genders and sexualities serve evolutionary purposes well beyond reproduction.

– Doors open at 6:30pm, with the event commencing at 7pm. Arrive early to claim a favorable seat.
– Tickets are priced at £3, with an additional Ticket & Book package available, which includes a signed edition of *The Sexual Evolution*.
– The bookshop offers level access, seating for events, and microphone use by speakers. If you have accessibility concerns, please reach out, and we’ll strive to meet your requirements.
– Refunds are considered individually, but we cannot provide refunds after the event has taken place.
– For further details or to arrange a signed copy if you’re unable to attend, contact the Blackwell’s events team at 0131 622 8222 or [email protected].

Please note, this is a paid event.