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The red queen : sex and the evolution of human nature

by Matt Ridley

This exploration of evolutionary biology examines why sexual reproduction is essential for survival against disease. It applies the Red Queen theory to analyse how these biological foundations have shaped human behaviour, attraction, and social structures.

Accession 5320 ISBN 9780026033404 Publisher MacMillan
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