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Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Part 1

Charles Darwin

Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Part 1

Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Part 1

Charles Darwin

The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Part 1, published in 1871 by Charles Darwin, explores evolutionary theory as it applies to human evolution and introduces his theory of sexual selection. This work builds on his earlier publication, On The Origin of Species, and addresses topics such as evolutionary psychology, ethics, and the differences between human races and sexes. Notably, it discusses controversial ideas regarding gender superiority and the implications of evolutionary theory for society. The audio version omits many references found in the text version.

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