The Descent of Woman

Name: The Descent of Woman
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788168519
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By Elaine Morgan

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The Descent of Woman by Elaine Morgan is a groundbreaking work in the Science & Nature category that challenges traditional evolutionary theories by positing that human evolution was significantly influenced by aquatic environments. Morgan explores the role of women in this evolution, offering an alternative narrative to the male-centric viewpoints prevalent in scientific discourse. The book combines anthropology, biology, and sociological insights to present a thought-provoking theory on human development.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring evolutionary theories from a feminist perspective. It provides a reinterpretation of human evolution, focusing on women's roles and contributions, challenging traditional male-dominated views, and offering refreshing insights into human anthropology. This work is compelling for those who appreciate thought-provoking discussions on science and nature.

According to the Book of Genesis, God first created man. This justified treating women as inferior.
Until this book.

According to the Book of Genesis, God first created man. This justified treating women as inferior. Until this book. Elaine Morgan argues for equal role of women in human evolution. This text in feminist history starts with the demolition of the Biblical myth that woman was an afterthought to the creation of man. It is a useful work in Women's Studies and Anthropology.

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Elaine Morgan argues for the equal role of women in human evolution. This text in feminist history starts with the demolition of the Biblical myth that woman was an afterthought to the creation of man. It is a useful work in Women's Studies and Anthropology.

The Descent of Woman is a pioneering work, the first to argue for the equal role of women in human evolution. On its first publication in 1972, it sparked an international debate and became a rallying-point for feminism, changing the terminology of anthropologists forever. Starting with her demolition of the Biblical myth that woman was an afterthought to the creation of man, Elaine Morgan rewrites human history and evolution.

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Elaine Morgan's The Descent of Woman receives praise for its engaging and compelling style. The Sunday Telegraph commends its scientific rigour and modern insights, while The Guardian highlights its innovative perspective on human evolution and recognizes it as an essential feminist work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788168519

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Elaine Morgan OBE, FRSL, was born in 1920, and after studying at Oxford University, worked as a television writer. In 1972, she published The Descent of Woman suggesting that human evolution had an aquatic origin. This idea was attacked at first by scientists but the book became an international bestseller. In the decades since, Morgan's aquatic ape hypothesis has gained widespread support. Her book on the theory, The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis, is also published by Souvenir Press. She died in 2013.