The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex is a book by english naturalist charles darwin, first published in 1871, which applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection, a form of biological adaptation. Here, in the descent of man, darwins prejudices against every race, except the white race, is clearly laid out by this man. The descent of man charles darwin compra livros ou. On the origin of species by charles darwin free ebook. The descent of man by charles darwin free ebook manybooks. On the origin of species charles darwin 71 downloads. It was darwin s second book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, on the origin of species. First published in 1871 and considered his other great book alongside the origin of species, darwins the descent of man is a work that continues the scientists theories on evolution. The most accessible edition ever published of darwin. The descent of man illustrated kindle edition by darwin, charles. In the origin of species, charles darwin refused to discuss human evolution, believing the subject too surrounded with prejudices.
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