 First published in 1871, is a foundational work in evolutionary biology. In this book, Darwin applies his theory of evolution to human beings, exploring how humans have evolved from earlier forms of life. He also introduces the concept of sexual selection, which he describes as a mechanism distinct from natural selection but equally important in shaping the evolution of species

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Preface To The Second Edition

Introduction

PART 1. THE DESCENT OR ORIGIN OF MAN

Chapter 1. The Evidence Of The Descent Of Man From Some Lower Form

Chapter 2. On The Manner Of Development Of Man From Some Lower Form

Chapter 3. Comparison Of The Mental Powers Of Man And The Lower Animals

Chapter 4. Comparison Of The Mental Powers Of Man And The Lower Animals--Continued

Chapter 5. On The Development Of The Intellectual And Moral Faculties During Primeval And Civilised Times

Chapter 6. On The Affinities And Genealogy Of Man

Chapter 7. On The Races Of Man

PART 2. SEXUAL SELECTION

Chapter 8. Principles Of Sexual Selection

Chapter 9. Secondary Sexual Characters In The Lower Classes Of The Animal Kingdom

Chapter 10. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Insects

Chapter 11. Insects, Continued

Chapter 12. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Fishes, Amphibians, And Reptiles

Chapter 13. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Birds

Chapter 14. Birds--Continued

Chapter 15. Birds--Continued

Chapter 16. Birds--Concluded

Chapter 17. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Mammals

Chapter 18. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Mammals--Continued

PART 3. SEXUAL SELECTION IN RELATION TO MAN, AND CONCLUSION

Chapter 19. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Man

Chapter 20. Secondary Sexual Characters Of Man--Continued

Chapter 21. General Summary And Conclusion

Supplemental Note. On Sexual Selection In Relation To Monkeys

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