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The casual reader may wonder why a book devoted to the topic of human social origins would begin with a discussion of human reproductive physiology. The simple answer is that all past and present theories about human nature and social evolution make certain assumptions about the significance of male and female reproductive behaviors and how they have helped to shape the biocultural trajectory of our species. In considering these theories, therefore, it is essential to gain an understanding of where their proponents stand on the fundamental issue of male and female reproductive strategies and their effect on human social life over time. This chapter will explore the basics of human anisogamy and discuss how its significance is perceived in both historic and contemporary schools of thought.