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The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex

by Charles Darwin

This work examines theories of human evolution, proposing that sexual competition is a primary mechanism for natural selection. It provides a detailed analysis of biological differences between the sexes and their role in evolutionary development.

Accession 27652 ISBN 9781646794072 Publisher Cosimo Classics
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