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Name: The Red Queen
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Matt Ridley

In *The Red Queen*, Matt Ridley tackles two central questions: why humans are a sexual species and what this means for our nature. Drawing on the Red Queen hypothesis from evolutionary biology, he argues that sex provides a genetic strategy to outpace ever‑evolving parasites, thereby serving as a vital tool for disease resistance. Ridley then extends the theory to human behavior, examining how evolutionary pressures shape traits such as monogamy, attraction, beauty standards, and intelligence. By linking biological mechanisms to social patterns, he offers a fresh scientific perspective on the complexities of human nature.

First publish date: 1993

Genre: Science/Biology

Authors: Matt Ridley

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