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Focusing on human evolution, Darwin's work delves into the origins of humanity and the development of physical and mental traits. He examines the concept of race, arguing against the notion that different human races are separate species. The book introduces his theory of sexual selection and discusses natural selection's influence on society, laying groundwork for eugenics and Social Darwinism. As a pivotal text in evolutionary science, it remains relevant in contemporary discussions on human development and diversity.
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The Descent of Man, Charles Darwin
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- Title
- The Descent of Man
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles Darwin
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 588
- ISBN13
- 9781420961652
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Science & Math, Nature, Natural sciences, Philosophical Topics, Biology, Science, Anthropology, Evolution, Development, History of Humanity, Monkeys, Charles Darwin, Darwinism, Findings, Caveman
- First published
- 1871
- Original title
- The Descent of Man
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on human evolution, Darwin's work delves into the origins of humanity and the development of physical and mental traits. He examines the concept of race, arguing against the notion that different human races are separate species. The book introduces his theory of sexual selection and discusses natural selection's influence on society, laying groundwork for eugenics and Social Darwinism. As a pivotal text in evolutionary science, it remains relevant in contemporary discussions on human development and diversity.