In science you cite studies that support your points. This allows the reader to verify the points you are making and also examine the evidence.
As I reader I care whether your point is backed up by a study with 20 WEIRD people or whether the evidence for a point is more robust.
Citing books doesn’t really help. Especially pop-science books like Sperm Wars.
Edited. Oh, when editing I forgot
Sperm Wars,
The Emotion Machine (2007)
The Company of Strangers (2005)
In science you cite studies that support your points. This allows the reader to verify the points you are making and also examine the evidence.
As I reader I care whether your point is backed up by a study with 20 WEIRD people or whether the evidence for a point is more robust. Citing books doesn’t really help. Especially pop-science books like Sperm Wars.
My other comments address this issue. Specially this.