A Welsh author, she explores feminist themes and the evolutionary theory of the aquatic ape, proposing that humankind evolved from sea-based apes. Her writing often delves into the concept of humanity's origins in marine primates. Her contributions to literature and education have been recognized.
Set against the backdrop of Herod's massacre, the story follows Rachel, who is devastated by the loss of her son. In her quest for vengeance, she encounters a soldier who, disillusioned by his orders, has rebelled against his superior. His unexpected kindness and wisdom help Rachel confront her grief and anger. As she leans against the manger, she experiences a profound transformation from bitterness to charity, highlighting themes of redemption and the power of compassion amidst tragedy.
Elaine Morgan explores the theory that human chronic conditions, such as lower back pain and obesity, stem from our evolutionary adaptation to a watery environment. She argues that natural selection has shaped these traits as necessary responses to aquatic living, challenging traditional views on human evolution. Through this lens, Morgan provides a provocative examination of how our past influences present-day health issues.
This thought-provoking text presents the Aquatic Ape Theory, with new information, new questions and a wealth of documentary evidence. It is the most persuasive, closely argued case yet offered to explain the mystery of human origins.'
"In 1972 Elaine Morgan's first book, 'The Descent of Woman, ' ... came as a reminder - much needed at the time - that no account of the 'Emergence of Man, ' could afford to confine its attentions to one sex without falling into serious errors. This ... points out the dangers of focusing too much attention of single age group - adults. Infants, like women, have been there throughout our evolutionary history, their well-being equally vital to species survival. Yet, in the five million years in which the growing power of 'Homo sapiens' has enabled us to dominate the planet, our babies have become increasingly helpless, immature and vulnerable. What is the relationship between these two facts? As Jean Piaget wrote: 'The child explains the adult far more than the reverse.' "The Descent of Child" looks at evolution from the child's point of view - from conception and the development of the foetus to birth, child rearing and parental roles. It not only throws new light on where we may have come from, adding new evidence to support the Aquatic Ape Theory of evolution against the Savannah Theory, but it enables us to make a better informed assessments of urgent contemporary problems, such as the break-up of the family, abortion, infertility, over-population and woman's place in society."--Publisher description
