How strange it is that the theory of evolution has historically revolved around man. This is likely influenced by the Genesis account, which states that God created man first, then woman.

Hvaðan kom kvinnan (The Descent of Woman) was the first book to highlight the role of women in the theory of evolution. It challenges the biblical narrative that portrays woman as an afterthought in the creation process following man. In doing so, Elaine Morgan rewrote human history and the theory of evolution.

The book employs the hypothesis that humans came from the sea. 

While genes of humans and chimpanzees are nearly identical, humans and chimpanzees are not. Why is that?

The book raises intriguing questions, such as why humans, unlike other primates, lack fur and instead resemble ocean mammals in this regard.

What caused humans to walk upright? Why do humans have such large brains?

Why are newborns able to float and hold their breath underwater?

Why are child a year old before taking their first steps?

Why do nearly all humans live by the sea?