1901 The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex

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Illustrated, Pleasing Copy, Publishers' Original Binding

Charles Darwin applies the evolutionary theory to human evolution in this important volume. A new edition. Originally published in 1871. With the preface to the second edition.

Here Darwin also details his theory of sexual selection, a form of biological adaptation interconnected with natural selection. 

Discussing many related issues, such as evolutionary psychology, ethics, musicology, and differences between human races, sexes, the dominant role of women in mate choice, and the relevance of the evolutionary theory to society. 

Illustrated with numerous figures in text. With an extensive Index to the rear. Complete with half title.

From the library of architectural historian specialising in English Gothic architectures John H. Harvey, signed by him to the front free endpaper. He is known as one of the most prolific and influential writers on Gothic architecture in the post-war years.