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“If sex evolved so that your children are not condemned to be just like you, intelligence evolved so that you are not condemned to be just like yourself.”

Quote by Alison Jolly

Book:Lucy's Legacy: Sex and Intelligence in Human Evolution

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Lucy's Legacy: Sex and Intelligence in Human Evolution

This book delves into the evolutionary aspects of human sexuality and cognitive development, utilizing the fossil remains of Lucy, an early human ancestor, as a central point of analysis. more

Author

Alison Jolly, born in 1937 and passed away on February 6, 2014, was an enigmatic scholar with an unknown field of study. Her life and achievements are currently limited to available information, and further research is needed to uncover her contributions to academia. more

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