Books like Darwinism and human affairs by Richard D. Alexander

Richard Dawkins’ classic, The Selfish Gene reexamines evolution from the perspective of genes as primary agents, arguing that organisms serve as vehicles for gene replication.

A concise, evidence‑based defense of evolution, blending genetics, paleontology, geology, molecular biology and anatomy to show natural selection as a proven scientific fact.

Stephen Jay Gould explores the history of evolutionary theory, from the Cambrian population explosion to contemporary ideas, offering a scholarly analysis of developments and challenges in the field.

Charles Darwin’s *The Descent of Man* extends his theory of natural selection to human evolution, arguing that language, morality and other human traits arise from the same biological processes that shape the natural world.

Edward Osborne Wilson applies sociobiology and natural selection to explain human behavior, exploring how evolutionary forces shape social interactions and cultural patterns.

A collection of 31 essays by Stephen Jay Gould that illuminate natural history and evolutionary theory for students and interested readers.

"Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the twenty-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and innovations, this volume provides a readily understandable introduction to the foundations of epigenetics. Nessa Carey, a leading epigenetics researcher, connects the field's arguments to such diverse phenomena as how ants and queen bees control their colonies; why tortoiseshell cats are always female; why some plants need cold weather before they can flower; and how our bodies age and develop disease. Reaching beyond biology, epigenetics now informs work on drug addiction, the long-term effects of famine, and the physical and psychological consequences of childhood trauma. Carey concludes with a discussion of the future directions for this research and its ability to improve human health and well-being."--Amazon.com.

Stephen Jay Gould analyzes the foundations of classical Darwinism, critiques modern perspectives, and proposes a unified framework for evolutionary theory, blending natural selection with contemporary insights.

Explains how the human brain evolved to attract mates and the reasons behind modern psychology's insights.