Men In Groups

Title: Men in Groups
Genre: Sociology
Author: Lionel Tiger (1937-)
Publisher: Random House
Year: 1969
Pages: 256
Format: Hardback, with dust jacket
Provenance: Library sticker with hand-written "301.42" on dust jacket spine; inside pocket with multiple date stamps.
From the Introduction: "This book is about two main things. First, I want to discuss the relationship between biology and sociology as sciences and between biological processes and social processes as realities. Second, I want to try to answer the questions: Why do human males form all-male groups? What do they do in their groups? And, what are the groups for?"
Goodreads Review: "I read the first edition of this work. In its time, it provoked mych [sic] discussion. The thesis (Page xi): 'The hypothesis is that the behavior of men in groups in part reflects an underlying biologically transmitted "propensity" with roots in human evolutionary history. . . .' The book then proceeds by adducing evidence from animal and human societies. Again, in its day, an important work. . . ." — Steven A. Peterson, May 16, 2010.
Notes: Tiger's book introduced the term "male bonding" into the lexicon. I was attracted to the groovy typefaces used on the cover (including Bookman Swash, a personal favorite). Peeking at the front cover underneath the dust jacket revealed an intriguing image which effectively conveys the book's theme.