The Descent of Man applies evolutiory theory to human evolution, and details Darwin's theory of sexual selection, a form of biological adaptation distinct from, yet interconnected with, tural selection. This book presents a full explation of Darwin's ideas about sexual selection, including his belief that many important characteristics of human beings and animals have emerged in response to competition for mates. The Descent of Man played a major role in the emergence of social Darwinism.

Media	Böcker Pocketbok (Bok med mjukt omslag och limmad rygg)
Releasedatum	12 juni 2020
ISBN13	9788194628668
Utgivare	Delhi Open Books
Antal sidor	740
Mått	127 × 203 × 41 mm · 789 g
Språk	Engelska