Richard Dawkins
What’s inside
Dawkins’s ‘The Selfish Gene’ revolutionizes the way we see natural selection, arguing that genes are the main unit of evolution.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding evolutionary biology concepts
- Insight into gene-centered evolution
- Appreciation of the complexity of animal behavior
- Exploration of cultural evolution via memetics
Key Points
- Genes as the primary unit of selection
- The concept of the ‘survival machine’
- Altruism from a gene-centered view
- Genetic basis for animal behavior
- The theory of the ‘meme’ for cultural evolution
- Critique of group selection
Who’s it For
- Evolutionary biology enthusiasts
- Students of genetics
- Readers interested in natural selection
- Those curious about human behavior
About the author
Richard Dawkins is an evolutionary biologist renowned for his popular science writing and as a prominent atheist.