Descent is Darwin’s second book on evolutionary theory. In Descent Darwin applies the evolutionary theory of On the Origin of the Species (1859) to human evolution; he provides detailed evidence of the relationship between man and other forms and…
Like Descent, the main consideration of Expression is human origins. In Expression Darwin focused on human emotion and psychology, exploring the origin of genetically determined aspects of human behaviour and emotion.
On his death in 1882 Darwin was celebrated as something of a national hero. Although often controversial, he was “one of the greatest naturalists of his time”. Darwin’s correspondence is key to understanding how he achieved this status. The letters…
On his death in 1882 Darwin was celebrated as something of a national hero. Although often controversial, he was “one of the greatest naturalists of his time”. Darwin’s correspondence is key to understanding how he achieved this status. The letters…