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The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Vol. II (1st Edition)
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Creators: Charles Darwin (1809-1882) "The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex, Vol. II (1st Edition)" by Charles Darwin is a book published in 1871. This groundbreaking work applies evolutionary theory to human origins and introduces sexual selection as a driving force in biological adaptation. Darwin examines mental and physical traits, comparing humans to animals, and explores controversial topics including racial differences, gender roles, mate choice, and the impact of civilization on natural selection. The book challenged Victorian society's assumptions about human uniqueness and sparked debates about morality, progress, and humanity's place in nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1474