The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex
by Darwin, Charles
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Chico, California, United States
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Synopsis
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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- Bookseller
- Quercus Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001967
- Title
- The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex
- Author
- Darwin, Charles
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Reprint.
- Publisher
- David McKay, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1875
- Bookseller catalogs
- Natural History;
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