Charles Darwin - The descent of man and selection in relation to sex - 1890

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Charles Darwin – The descent of man and selection in relation to sex, a hardback English edition published by John Murray in London in 1890, 693 pages.

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A rare and impressive edition of one of the most influential works in the history of science. In this book, Darwin expands his theory of evolution to humans and introduces the groundbreaking concept of sexual selection. The work caused fierce debates at the time and remains a milestone in biology, anthropology, and philosophy to this day.

Charles Darwin - The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex - London, John Murray, 1890 - 693 pages - 19.5 x 14 cm

Condition: good
Wear along the spine. First cover loose. Original band. Complete.

A rare and impressive edition of one of the most influential works in the history of science. In this book, Darwin expands his theory of evolution to humans and introduces the groundbreaking concept of sexual selection. The work caused fierce debates at the time and remains a milestone in biology, anthropology, and philosophy to this day.

Charles Darwin - The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex - London, John Murray, 1890 - 693 pages - 19.5 x 14 cm

Condition: good
Wear along the spine. First cover loose. Original band. Complete.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Animals, Anthropology, Biology, Botany, Natural History, Nature, Science
Book Title
The descent of man and selection in relation to sex
Author/ Illustrator
Charles Darwin
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1890
Height
19.5 cm
Edition
Reprint
Width
14 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
London, John Murray
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
693
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