Description: Click here to see our other books! The Descent of Man Charles Darwin 1901 John Murray : London 8" by 5" xix, 1031pp. SUMMARY A new edition of this important work by Charles Darwin, which applies the evolutionary theory to human evolution. With illustrations. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION 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. CONDITION In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. General minor soiling to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. With a minor faint spotting to the fore edge, affecting only the occasional page. Generally, the leaves appear bright and clean throughout. Illustrated with numerous figures in text. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Science
Publisher: John Murray
Author: Charles Darwin
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Natural History
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1901
Country/Region of Manufacture: London