Dominance and the evolution of sexual dimorphism in human voice pitch

@article{Puts2006DominanceAT,
  title={Dominance and the evolution of sexual dimorphism in human voice pitch},
  author={David A. Puts and Steven J. C. Gaulin and Katherine Verdolini},
  journal={Evolution and Human Behavior},
  year={2006},
  volume={27},
  pages={283-296}
}
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