The descent of man
Charles Darwin
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The descent of man
Published
1922
Publisher
John Murray
Pages
1031
Description
The Descent of Man, Darwin's second landmark work on evolutionary theory (following The Origin of the Species), marked a turning point in the history of science with its modern vision of human nature as the product of evolution. Darwin argued that the noblest features of humans, such as language and morality, were the result of the same natural processes that produced iris petals and scorpion tails.To convey the revolutionary importance of this groundbreaking book, renowned evolutionary science writer Carl Zimmer edited this special abridged edition—made up of nine excerpts, each one representing one of Darwin's major themes—and wrote illuminating introductions to each section, as well as an overall introduction. Zimmer brilliantly places Darwin's basic ideas in the context of the current understanding of human nature and twenty-first-century DNA research. By accessibly presenting Darwin's thinking to a modern readership, Zimmer eloquently demonstrates Darwin's ever-increasing relevance and amazing scientific insight.
Subjects
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Mutual Aid
Sapiens
Introduction to genetic analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The descent of man?
This edition of The descent of man has approximately 1031 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The descent of man?
For most readers, The descent of man typically takes between 21h 29m and 14h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 257,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 17h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 35 days • Estimated word count: 257,750 words
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What is the word count of The descent of man?
The estimated word count for The descent of man is approximately 257,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The descent of man?
The descent of man was written by Charles Darwin.
When was The descent of man published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1922. The original work may have been published on a different date.