The Selfish Gene

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The Selfish Gene

Author(s): Richard Dawkins
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Binding: Paperback
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The Selfish Gene offers a groundbreaking view of evolution, placing genes at the heart of natural selection. Rather than focusing on individuals or species, it shows how genetic “self-interest” shapes behavior across the living world.

From ruthless competition to acts of genuine cooperation, the gene-centered perspective reveals surprising examples of altruism—like bees sacrificing themselves to defend the hive or birds warning the flock of predators. Two new chapters explore how cooperation emerges and how genes extend their influence beyond their hosts.

This revised edition transforms our understanding of social biology and challenges long-held assumptions about the natural world, offering readers profound insights into the mechanics of life.

Highlights

  • Gene-centered theory of evolution
  • Case studies of competition and cooperation
  • New chapters on cooperation and extended phenotype
  • Engaging examples from nature

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