The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
by DARWIN, Charles
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- Hardcover
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The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex is a book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin's second great book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, On The Origin of Species. In The Descent of Man, Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection.
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- Title
- The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex
- Author
- DARWIN, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: John Murray
- Date Published
- 1888.
- Keywords
- Natural History
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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