Publisher's Synopsis
The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex was originally published in 1871 and is a book written by evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin. In it, Darwin explores evolutionary theory and natural selection, building upon his already well-known ideas of evolution. Specifically, he delves into the relationship between sexual selection and society. The book was generally well received at that time with a significant number of copies sold. However, Darwin's ideas were already well known and discussed in the scientific community by the time the book came out. This resulted in a generally positive reception by the public and the scientific community, but little surprise owing to the fact that there were no significantly new revelations.
