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Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins (1990, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100192860925
ISBN-139780192860927
eBay Product ID (ePID)47562
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleSelfish Gene
Number of Pages366 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicLife Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Publication Year1990
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreSocial Science, Science
AuthorRichard Dawkins
Book SeriesPopular Science Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight11.6 Oz
Item Length5.1 in
Item Width7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN89-016077
Dewey Edition20
Reviews'What is so refreshing about Dawkins is that he has confidence in the scientific method, in the testing of beliefs to destruction, no matter how cherished they may be'Benjamin Woolley, The Listener, 'Richard Dawkins is one of a rare breed - a scientist with the gift of thegood writer. He has succeeded here in conveying theories of neo-Darwinism withthe excitement of a mystery story... He has revelled in pushing the novelty oflanguage and metaphor to the brink, and has ended up with a new way of seeing,which can in its own right come full circle and make an original contribution toscience. At the same time, he has produced a book which is highly readable bothfor the layman, without any note of condescension, and for the expert, givinghima new way of looking at familiar ideas.'Alternatives to Laboratory Animals, "A splendid example of how difficult scientific ideas can be explained bysomeone who understands them and is willing to take the trouble" The NewYorker, 'Dawkins demonstrates that complex, theoretical or mathematical ideas can be expressed rigorously, in plain English. The book remains an excellent way for those who have not been trained in evolution to understand modern arguments.'Trends in Ecology and Evolution, 'Richard Dawkins is one of a rare breed - a scientist with the gift of the good writer. He has succeeded here in conveying theories of neo-Darwinism with the excitement of a mystery story... He has revelled in pushing the novelty of language and metaphor to the brink, and has ended up with anew way of seeing, which can in its own right come full circle and make an original contribution to science. At the same time, he has produced a book which is highly readable both for the layman, without any note of condescension, and for the expert, giving hima new way of looking at familiarideas.' Alternatives to Laboratory Animals, 'An essential and value-for-money purchase for all biological libraries.' Journal of Applied Ecology, 'buy this book, read it and recommend it to your students...There is still nothing else quite like it. Not only are the new chapters and endnotes worthy additions to the original, but the 1976 text comes up as fresh as a primrose and, in its way, nearly as perfect.'l Animal Behaviour, 'What is so refreshing about Dawkins is that he has confidence in thescientific method, in the testing of beliefs to destruction, no matter howcherished they may be'Benjamin Woolley, The Listener, 'A splendid example of how difficult scientific ideas can be explained by someone who understands them and is willing to take the trouble.' The New Yorker, "A must-read for every student of the natural sciences. A classic....An excellent source for heated discussion..."--Paul Munro, University of Pittsburgh "Students findThe Selfish Genehelps them understanding evolution and behavior in ways they didn't before. The book is exciting, provocative, well-written and allows students to think in evolutionary terms."--Janet Mann,Georgetown University "Well written with excellent examples, Dawkins presents a clear text of Behavior Genetics ideas."--Miriam R. Linver,University of Arizona, "A must-read for every student of the natural sciences. A classic....An excellent source for heated discussion..."--Paul Munro, University of Pittsburgh "Students find The Selfish Gene helps them understanding evolution and behavior in ways they didn't before. The book is exciting, provocative, well-written and allows students to think in evolutionary terms."--Janet Mann, Georgetown University "Well written with excellent examples, Dawkins presents a clear text of Behavior Genetics ideas."--Miriam R. Linver, University of Arizona, 'A splendid example of how difficult scientific ideas can be explained bysomeone who understands them and is willing to take the trouble.' The NewYorker, 'This book should be read, can be read, by almost everyone. It describeswith great skill a new face of the theory of evolution.' W.D. Hamilton,Science, 'buy this book, read it and recommend it to your students...There is stillnothing else quite like it. Not only are the new chapters and endnotes worthyadditions to the original, but the 1976 text comes up as fresh as a primroseand, in its way, nearly as perfect.'l Animal Behaviour, 'Dawkins demonstrates that complex, theoretical or mathematical ideas canbe expressed rigorously, in plain English. The book remains an excellent way forthose who have not been trained in evolution to understand modern arguments.'Trends in Ecology and Evolution, "A must-read for every student of the natural sciences. A classic....An excellent source for heated discussion..."--Paul Munro, University of Pittsburgh"Students find The Selfish Gene helps them understanding evolution and behavior in ways they didn't before. The book is exciting, provocative, well-written and allows students to think in evolutionary terms."--Janet Mann, Georgetown University"Well written with excellent examples, Dawkins presents a clear text of Behavior Genetics ideas."--Miriam R. Linver, University of Arizona, 'This book should be read, can be read, by almost everyone. It describes with great skill a new face of the theory of evolution.' W.D. Hamilton, Science
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Dewey Decimal591.5
Table Of ContentPreface to 1976 edn; Preface to 1989 edn; 1. Why are people?; 2. The replicators; 3. Immortal coils; 4. The gene machine; 5. Agression: stability and the selfish machine; 6. Genesmanship; 7. Family planning; 8. Battle of the generations; 9. Battle of the sexes; 10. You scratch my back, I'll ride on yours; 11. Memes: the new replicators; 12. Nice guys finish first; 13. The long reach of the gene; Endnotes; Updated bibliography; Index and key to bibliography.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisRichard Dawkins' brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has helped change the whole nature of the study of social biology, and has forced thousands of readers to rethink their beliefs about life. Now available in a revised edition, this classic volume on how the selfish gene can also be a subtle gene contains two new chapters. One, entitled "Nice Guys Finish First," demonstrates how cooperation can evolve even in a basically selfish world. The other new chapter, entitled "The Long Reach of the Gene," clarifies the startling view that genes may reach outside the bodies in which they dwell and manipulate other individuals and even the world at large., 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, Richard Dawkins' brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has the rare distinction of having provoked as much excitement and interest outside the scientific community as within it. His theories have helped change the whole nature of the study of social biology, and have forced thousands of readers to rethink their beliefs about life. 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 revised edition of Dawkins' fascinating book contains two new chapters. One, entitled "Nice Guys Finish First," demonstrates how cooperation can evolve even in a basically selfish world. The other new chapter, entitled "The Long Reach of the Gene," which reflects the arguments presented in Dawkins' The Extended Phenotype , clarifies the startling view that genes may reach outside the bodies in which they dwell and manipulate other individuals and even the world at large. Containing a wealth of remarkable new insights into the biological world, the second edition once again drives home the fact that truth is stranger than fiction., Richard Dawkins' brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has the rare distinction of having provoked as much excitement and interest outside the scientific community as within it. His theories have helped change the whole nature of the study of social biology, and have forced thousands of readers to rethink their beliefs about life. 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 revised edition of Dawkins' fascinating book contains two new chapters. One, entitled "Nice Guys Finish First," demonstrates how cooperation can evolve even in a basically selfish world. The other new chapter, entitled "The Long Reach of the Gene," which reflects the arguments presented in Dawkins' The Extended Phenotype, clarifies the startling view that genes may reach outside the bodies in which they dwell and manipulate other individuals and even the world at large. Containing a wealth of remarkable new insights into the biological world, the second edition once again drives home the fact that truth is stranger than fiction.
LC Classification NumberQH437.D38 1989
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