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Humans and animals blur in Darwin’s controversial quest for our origin.
The Descent of Man
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464 pages
- Release Date
8 July 2013
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Summary
The Descent of Man: Darwin’s Controversial Exploration of Evolution and Society
In ‘The Descent of Man,’ Darwin delves into the complex questions sparked by his groundbreaking ‘Origin of Species.’ He explores the animal origins of human mental abilities, language, social structures, and morality, arguing for a continuous spectrum between animals and humans.
Most notably, Darwin addresses the diversity of human populations through the lens of sexual selection, positing that c…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781840226980 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1840226986 |
| Series: | Classics of World Literature |
| Author: | Charles Darwin, Tom Griffith, Janet Browne |
| Publisher: | Wordsworth Editions Ltd |
| Imprint: | Wordsworth Editions Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 464 |
| Release Date: | 8 July 2013 |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 15mm |
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