{"product_id":"9780140436310","title":"The Descent Of Man","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foundational non-fiction work for readers exploring evolution and human origins, ideal for those building a library in science history and engaging in interactive learning. Its central theme is how humans fit into the natural world, including provocative questions about variation and how traits may be shaped by selection. The target readers include students, educators, and curious adults who want a clear, historically grounded view of how ideas about humanity developed. The tone is serious, analytical, and thought-provoking, inviting readers to engage with difficult ideas rather than simply absorbing facts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe edition presents the original arguments within a carefully curated scholarly package: a clear introduction, a concise chronology, and biographical sketches of people mentioned in the text, plus suggestions for further reading. This context helps readers understand not just what was argued, but why those arguments mattered in their time and how they sparked ongoing debates about science and society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reading experience is analytic and steady, examining humanity's origins, natural selection, and the idea of variation within populations. The prose is precise, and the scholarly apparatus helps readers follow evidence, weigh competing claims, and connect ideas to broader scientific and social contexts. While the material is historically situated, its central concepts feel surprisingly accessible to readers who approach it with curiosity and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey content elements or activities: evolution and human origins, natural selection, sexual selection, human variation, and the place of humans in nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning outcomes or reader engagement: develop critical thinking about scientific arguments, place ideas in historical context, evaluate evidence and rhetoric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustration or writing style: precise, argument-driven prose with strong historical context and careful reasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive or standout features: scholarly introduction, chronological timeline, biographical sketches, and suggestions for further reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading this edition leaves you with a nuanced understanding of how early theories about human origins shaped modern science, a readiness to examine ideas critically, and a lasting sense of the complexity at the intersection of biology, history, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540387672281,"sku":"9780140436310","price":595.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61GkySKms3L._SL1168.jpg?v=1776679830","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780140436310","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}