The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature
by Matt Ridley
The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 11.4K reader ratings. First published in 1993. The book spans 405 pages.
About The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature
Referring to Lewis Carroll's Red Queen from Through the Looking-Glass, a character who has to keep running to stay in the same place, Matt Ridley demonstrates why sex is humanity's best strategy for outwitting its constantly mutating internal predators. The Red Queen answers dozens of other riddles of human nature and culture -- including why men propose marriage, the method behind our maddening notions of beauty, and the disquieting fact that a woman is more likely to conceive a child by an adulterous lover than by her husband. Brilliantly written, The Red Queen offers an extraordinary new way of interpreting the human condition and how it has evolved.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Matt Ridley |
| Published | 1993 |
| Pages | 405 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Science, Psychology, History |
| Average Rating | 4.02 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,437 |
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What genre is The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature?
The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature is categorized as Non-Fiction, Science, Psychology, History. Its primary genre classification is Science.
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Based on 11.4K reader ratings, The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature?
The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature has 405 pages.
Who wrote The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature?
The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature was written by Matt Ridley. It was first published in 1993.
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The ISBN-13 for The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature is 9780060556570.0.
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