The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin

by Charles Darwin

Overview

THE DESCENT OF MAN, AND SELECTION IN RELATION TO SEX is the second book of Charles Darwin on evolutionary theory (preceded by ON THE ORIGINS OF SPECIES). In THE DESCENT OF MAN, Darwin logically applies his evolutionary theory to human beings and presents his theory of sexual selection.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013677876
Publisher:	Halcyon Press Ltd.
Publication date:	01/17/2012
Series:	Halcyon Classics , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) was and English naturalist, scientist, and theorist, best known for formulating the theory of evolution, published in his 1859 book ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES.

Date of Birth:

February 12, 1809

Date of Death:

April 19, 1882

Place of Birth:

Shrewsbury, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

B.A. in Theology, Christ¿s College, Cambridge University, 1831