The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

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The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

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Summary

Telling of the selfish gene, this book holds out the hope that our species has the power to rebel against the designs of the selfish gene. It provides an understanding of kin selection, evolutionary stable strategies, and evolutionary theories of animal behaviour. It is of interest to a schoolchild, as well as a professional.

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The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

Science need not be dull and bogged down by jargon, as Richard Dawkins proves in this entertaining look at evolution. The themes he takes up are the concepts of altruistic and selfish behaviour; the genetical definition of selfish interest; the evolution of aggressive behaviour; kinship theory; sex ratio theory; reciprocal altruism; deceit; and the natural selection of sex differences. 'Should be read, can be read by almost anyone. It describes with great skill a new face of the theory of evolution.' W.D. Hamilton, Science

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ISBN 13 9780192860927
ISBN 10 0192860925
Title The Selfish Gene
Author Richard Dawkins
Series Popular Science Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1999-06-01
Number of pages 366
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.