The Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary edition
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In his internationally bestselling, now classic volume, The Selfish Gene, Dawkins explains how the selfish gene can also be a subtle gene. The world of the selfish gene revolves around savage competition, ruthless exploitation, and deceit, and yet, Dawkins argues, acts of apparent altruism do exist in nature. Bees, for example, will commit suicide when they sting to protect the hive, and birds will risk their lives to warn the flock of an approaching hawk.
This 30th anniversary edition of Dawkins' fascinating book retains all original material, including the two enlightening chapters added in the second edition. In a new Introduction the author presents his thoughts thirty years after the publication of his first and most famous book, while the inclusion of the two-page original Foreword by brilliant American scientist Robert Trivers shows the enthusiastic reaction of the scientific community at that time. This edition is a celebration of a remarkable exposition of evolutionary thought, a work that has been widely hailed for its stylistic brilliance and deep scientific insights, and that continues to stimulate whole new areas of research today.
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The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins is a groundbreaking and insightful book that explores the evolution of life from a novel perspective. Through his brilliant writing and logical arguments, Dawkins posits that genes are the driving force behind evolution, not individuals or species. He argues that genes strive for survival and replication, and that this results in the development of complex organisms and behaviors that are advantageous for their survival. The book provides a thought-provoking and empowering view of life, and has been widely celebrated for its contribution to our understanding of evolution and its impact on modern biology and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in science, biology, and the nature of life itself.
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In his internationally bestselling, now classic volume, The Selfish Gene, Dawkins explains how the selfish gene can also be a subtle gene. The world of the selfish gene revolves around savage competition, ruthless exploitation, and deceit, and yet, Dawkins argues, acts of apparent altruism do exist in nature. Bees, for example, will commit suicide when they sting to protect the hive, and birds will risk their lives to warn the flock of an approaching hawk.
This 30th anniversary edition of Dawkins' fascinating book retains all original material, including the two enlightening chapters added in the second edition. In a new Introduction the author presents his thoughts thirty years after the publication of his first and most famous book, while the inclusion of the two-page original Foreword by brilliant American scientist Robert Trivers shows the enthusiastic reaction of the scientific community at that time. This edition is a celebration of a remarkable exposition of evolutionary thought, a work that has been widely hailed for its stylistic brilliance and deep scientific insights, and that continues to stimulate whole new areas of research today.
Book Information
Posts
The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins is a groundbreaking and insightful book that explores the evolution of life from a novel perspective. Through his brilliant writing and logical arguments, Dawkins posits that genes are the driving force behind evolution, not individuals or species. He argues that genes strive for survival and replication, and that this results in the development of complex organisms and behaviors that are advantageous for their survival. The book provides a thought-provoking and empowering view of life, and has been widely celebrated for its contribution to our understanding of evolution and its impact on modern biology and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in science, biology, and the nature of life itself.