In this highly readable study, the great pioneer of the theory of evolution extends his study to examine how people and animals display varieties of emotions via their facial expressions. British naturalist Charles Darwin — who expounded the theory of evolution by natural selection, the principle that launched a scientific revolution — based this survey on his personal observations. Many of his findings were proven by later research, and today's behavioral scientists continue to draw upon this work for both knowledge and inspiration. A bestseller when it was first published in 1872, Darwin's inquiry addresses issues related to human origins and psychology in terms of evolutionary values. His methods include the study of facial expressions in infants and children, the insane, animals, painting and sculpture, and among people in different cultures. Among its other ground-breaking aspects, this well-illustrated volume was one of the first to employ photographs in the interests of science. Abounding in anecdotes and literary quotations, the book offers a direct approach that makes it accessible to professionals and amateurs alike. About the Author: English naturalist and geologist Charles Darwin (1809–1882) attended the University of Edinburgh as a medical student, later enrolling at Christ College, Cambridge, where he earned a degree in theology. During an expedition to Africa and South America, Darwin continued his studies in natural science and began writing about his theories of natural selection. His work led to the publication of On the Origin of Species, one of the world's most important and influential books and the keystone of evolutionary thought. |