The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin was one of the most influential scientists in the history of the world. Darwin established through his theory of evolution that all species have descended over time from common ancestors. Darwin also contributed heavily to natural selection and his book The Origin of Species is regarded as one of the most important and famous works of scientific literature. The Descent of Man, published in 1871, is a book in which Darwin explains his theory of sexual selection. The book explores the differences between human races, the differences between men and women, and how women play the dominant role in choosing their mates.