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Author Ridley, Matt.

Title The Red Queen : sex and the evolution of human nature / Matt Ridley.

Imprint New York : Penguin Books, 1995.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Special Collections Whitehead  599.938 R437r 2005    ---  Lib Use Only
Description ix, 405 p. ; 21 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [369]-393) and index.
Contents Human nature -- Enigma -- Power of parasites -- Genetic mutiny and gender -- Peacock's tale -- Polygamy and the nature of men -- Monogamy and the nature of women -- Sexing the mind -- Uses of beauty -- Intellectual chess game -- Self-domesticated ape.
Subject Human evolution.
Social evolution.
Sex.
ISBN 0140245480 (pbk.)
9780140245486 (pbk.)
Standard No. NLGGC 269666702
AU@ 000012443981

 
    
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