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The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwins Forgotten Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World - And Us, (Paperback)
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A major reimagining of how evolutionary forces work, revealing how mating preferences—what Darwin termed the taste for the beautiful—create the extraordinary range of ornament in the animal world.
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What Stands Out
Unique Perspective
Explores the often-overlooked connections between Darwin’s theories and contemporary understanding of beauty and mate choice, offering readers a fresh perspective on evolution.
Engaging Narrative
Combines storytelling with scientific insight, making complex ideas accessible and fascinating for both casual readers and those with a keen interest in evolutionary biology.
Broadened Understanding
Challenges traditional views by linking animal behavior and aesthetic preference, providing valuable insights into how beauty influences not just animals, but human relationships and societal standards.
Product Details
- Reimagines how evolutionary forces work through mating preferences
- Reveals how mating preferences create a wide range of ornament in the animal world
- Challenges the dogma of natural selection as the sole explanation for evolution
- Discusses the role of mate choice for purely aesthetic reasons in evolutionary change
- Explores the impact of mate choice on ornamental traits and sexual conflict
- Provides insights into the evolution of human sexuality and its impact on evolutionary changes
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Textbooks |
| Publication date | April, 2018 |
| Pages | 448 |
| Reading level | General (US: Trade) |
| Subgenre | Life Sciences |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Biology |
| Educational level | General |
| Awards won | New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year (2017) (Winner), Pulitzer Prize (Non-Fiction) (2018) (Short-listed) |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 5.20 x 0.90 x 7.80 in (13.2 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 1 lb (450 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Science |
Who Should Buy?
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Nature Enthusiasts
Individuals fascinated by animal behavior and evolutionary biology will find valuable insights in this book.
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Students of Biology
Students studying evolutionary theory or animal genetics can gain a deeper understanding of mate selection.
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General Readers
Anyone interested in the intersection of science and human behavior will appreciate the engaging narrative.
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Hardcore Scientists
Professionals seeking rigorous scientific mathematics may find the book's approach too generalized or anecdotal.
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The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwins Forgotten Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World - And Us, (Paperback)
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Answer: The book discusses how female preferences have shaped male bodies and the evolution of human sexuality throughout history. -
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Answer: The book offers a fresh perspective on evolutionary forces and provides a detailed and sensual narrative that engages readers.
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- Revives Darwin's theory of sexual selection
- Explains how mate choice drives ornamental traits
- Provides insights into sexual conflict and the evolution of human sexuality
- Offers a unique scientific vision for understanding evolution and ourselves
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