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by Elaine Morgan (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Souvenir Press Ltd (6 Oct 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0285632124
  • ISBN-13: 978-0285632127
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A unique exploration of the evolution of human development., 8 Oct 2001
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Since Darwin and Wallace's articulation of the theory of evolution in 1859 many have used it to explain adult human behavior. As was the case with "The Decent of Woman" and "The Aquatic Ape," Morgan's unique perspective has given us a powerful and useful glimpse into the co-evolution of human parenting, and human prenatal, and infant development. Starting with the evolutionary value of sexual reproduction, Morgan explores fossil evidence and comparative physiology in the process of providing a broad evolutionary context for a deeper understanding of human development. At the end of the book, Morgan uses the platform provided by this deeper understanding to articulate strong arguments against further social investment in criminal justice and prison systems, and in favor of greater social investment in healthy living and educational environments where that investment will do the most good, "at the beginning." An excellent read for parents, scholars, and citizens who would like to find ways to improve the quality of life in our modern world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The evolution of the child from the child's point of view, 6 Nov 2009
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In 'The Descent of the Child: Human Evolution from a New Perspective', Elaine Morgan discusses the evolution, development and growth of children from the perspective of the child.

We take a wrong perspective when we assume that an infant has this or that physical or mental attribute because the adult he grows into will need it. Evolution does not work this way: if there is a cost to producing a large and slow-growing but conscious infant, then adaptationist natural selection requires that the benefit is primarily to the infant and only secondarily to the adult he will become.

Why are babies born with such large brains and so much intelligence? Why is a baby's intelligence switched on so early? The reason is that infants need such attributes, not because adults will later benefit from them.

The writing is lively and fact-filled, showing Elaine Morgan's characteristic genius for finding original common sense interpretations of the facts of biology, anthropology and sociology. 'The Descent of the Child' also adds another facet to Elaine Morgan's major contribution to science, the aquatic ape theory. I highly recommend it.
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