The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature is a remarkable exploration of the theory of sexual selection. The book's main perspective is the Red Queen hypothesis, which stipulates that constant adaptation is needed for organisms to maintain their fitness relative to the systems they are co-evolving with. It takes a deep dive into human nature and our evolutionary history, focusing on how sexual reproduction has shaped our behavior and psychology.

The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature

Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters delves into the heart of human genetic makeup, easily translated to the lay reader by renowned British scientist, Matt Ridley. It explores the realm of bioethics, genetic evolution and research on personal health. Each fascinating chapter corresponds to one pair of human chromosomes.

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