02419cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450057001442640051002013000047002523360026002993370026003253380036003515000031003875080033004185201408004515340045018596530024019046530027019286530032019556530032019876530020020198560042020392300UtSlPG20260610133056.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aDarwin, Charles,d1809-188214aThe Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-08-01  aSue Asscher and David Widger  a"The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. In this work, Darwin explores the origins and evolution of humans, focusing on their development from lower forms of life and discussing the processes of natural and sexual selection. The book seeks to build on Darwin's earlier theories, applying them specifically to the human species and providing a comprehensive analysis of various aspects of human evolution.  The opening of the work serves as an introduction, outlining Darwin's motivations and intentions for the book. He reflects on the acceptance of evolutionary theory within the scientific community and the importance of understanding human origins in a similar light to other species. Darwin sets the stage for his exploration by highlighting key themes such as descent, variability, and the role of both natural and sexual selection in shaping human traits. He emphasizes that humans share a close anatomical and developmental relationship with other mammals, pointing out evidence from embryology and comparative anatomy that supports the idea of common descent. The beginning establishes a foundation for the detailed examination of human evolution that follows, engaging readers with the profound implications of Darwin's observations and conclusions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEvolution (Biology)  aHuman beings -- Origin  aSexual selection in animals  aSexual dimorphism (Animals)  aSex differences40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2300