The Descent Of Man

by Charles Darwin

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788194628668
Publisher:	Delhi Open Books
Publication date:	06/12/2020
Pages:	740
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.63(d)

About the Author

CARL ZIMMER is the award-winning author of Smithsonian Intimate Guide to Human Origins, Soul Made Flesh (a New York Times Notable Book, 2004), and several other books about evolution and science. He writes regularly for the New York Times, National Geographic, Science, Newsweek, and Discover, where he is a contributing editor. In 2002 he was named a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellow.

Date of Birth:

February 12, 1809

Date of Death:

April 19, 1882

Place of Birth:

Shrewsbury, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

B.A. in Theology, Christ¿s College, Cambridge University, 1831