1. The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins: This classic book by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins explains the theory of evolution by natural selection and its implications for the human species. Dawkins explains how genes are the driving force of evolution, and how they can be used to explain why certain traits are passed on from generation to generation.
2. The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin: This book is the foundation of evolutionary theory and one of the most important scientific works of all time. In it, Charles Darwin explains his theory of evolution by natural selection, and how it affects the diversity of life on Earth.
3. Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea by Carl Zimmer: This book by science writer Carl Zimmer chronicles the history of evolutionary science from its beginnings in the 18th century to its current status as a central part of modern biology. Zimmer explains the major figures in evolutionary science and their contributions to the field.
4. The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins: In this book, Richard Dawkins examines the evidence for evolution and explains how natural selection works to create the complexity of life. He also explains why it is impossible for life to have been designed by an intelligent creator.
5. Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind by David Buss: In this book, evolutionary psychologist David Buss explains how evolutionary theory can be used to explain human behavior. He examines how evolution has shaped the human mind, and how it affects our behavior in various situations.
6. The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach of the Gene by Richard Dawkins: In this book, Dawkins explains how genes can influence the behavior of an organism in ways that go beyond its physical form. He explains how genes can influence the behavior of an animal or a human in ways that are not always obvious.
7. The Mating Mind: How Sexual Choice Shaped the Evolution of Human Nature by Geoffrey Miller: In this book, evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller explains how sexual selection has shaped the evolution of human behavior. He examines how certain traits, such as intelligence and creativity, have been selected for by our ancestors.
8. The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley: In this book, science writer Matt Ridley explains how sexual selection has shaped the evolution of human behavior. He examines how different mating strategies have evolved, and how they have been shaped by our environment.
9. The Evolution of Human Sexuality by Donald Symons: In this book, evolutionary biologist Donald Symons explains how human sexuality has evolved over time. He examines the different mating strategies that have been employed by our ancestors, and how they have shaped our behavior today.
10. The Evolution of Cooperation by Robert Axelrod: In this book, political scientist Robert Axelrod examines how cooperation can evolve in a population. He explains how cooperation can be beneficial, and how it can be used to explain the evolution of complex social systems.