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Birds, Sex and Beauty : The Extraordinary Implications of Charles Darwin's Strangest Idea - Matt Ridley Hardback misperceptions about which are theIn his new book, acclaimed science writer Matt Ridley looks to the peculiar mating rituals of birds to better understand the rich origins and ongoing significance of Darwin's sexual selection theory. 'FASCINATING' The Times `Matt Ridley is one of our finest science writers . A treat for bird lovers and evolutionary biologists alike' Richard Dawkins Animals rarely treat sex as a simple or mutually beneficial transaction. Choosing a mate is often a