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The selfish gene / Richard Dawkins.

Dawkins, Richard, 1941- (Author).

Summary:

In this revised edition of his classic, Richard Dawkins demonstrates how cooperation can evolve even in a basically selfish world. Contains two new chapters and a wealth of new insights into the biological world.--From publisher description.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780199291144
  • ISBN: 0199291144
  • ISBN: 9780199291151 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 0199291152 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: xxiii, 360 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
  • Edition: 30th anniversary edition.
  • Publisher: Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [333]-343) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Why are people? -- The replicators -- Immortal coils -- The gene machine -- Aggression : stability and the selfish machine -- Genesmanship -- Family planning -- Battle of the generations -- Battle of the sexes -- You scratch my back, I'll ride on yours -- Memes : the new replicators -- Nice guys finish first -- The long reach of the gene.

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Subject: Genetics
Evolution (Biology)
Sociobiology
Natural selection
Evolutie.

Available copies

  • 1 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Treasure Valley Community College. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Treasure Valley Community College Library.

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Treasure Valley Community College Library 576.82 D322se (Text) 32220000932208 Adult Non-Fiction Available -

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