The Descent of Man

The Descent of Man applies evolutiory theory to human evolution, and details Darwin's theory of sexual selection, a form of biological adaptation distinct from, yet interconnected with, tural selection.This book presents a full explation of Darwin's ideas about sexual selection, including his belief that many important characteristics of human beings and animals have emerged in response to competition for mates. The Descent of Man played a major role in the emergence of social Darwinism.