The Selfish Gene

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“The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins presents a gene-centered view of evolution, proposing that genes are the primary units of natural selection. Dawkins explores how genes drive behaviors and traits that enhance their own survival and replication, using the concept of “selfish” genes to explain complex evolutionary phenomena. The book challenges traditional evolutionary views and provides insights into the genetic basis of behavior and cooperation. With its clear and engaging writing, “The Selfish Gene” is a foundational text for understanding evolution and genetics.

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“The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins is a groundbreaking work in evolutionary biology that introduces the concept of the gene-centered view of evolution. Dawkins argues that genes, rather than individuals or species, are the primary units of natural selection. The book explores how genes influence behaviors and traits that enhance their own survival and replication. Dawkins uses the concept of “selfish” genes to explain phenomena such as altruism and cooperation from an evolutionary perspective. Through clear and engaging writing, “The Selfish Gene” offers a revolutionary understanding of evolution and natural selection, challenging traditional views and providing insights into the genetic basis of behavior and evolution. The book is a foundational text for those interested in evolutionary biology and the science of genetics.