Dawkins and the Selfish Gene
Richard Dawkins made famous the theory of the 'selfish gene' - inciting one of the most controversial debates in science today. His views on evolution and genetics widely misunderstood, Dawkins has been the target for a barrage of spurious accusations. Yet he has held steadfastly to the belief in...
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Richard Dawkins made famous the theory of the 'selfish gene' - inciting one of the most controversial debates in science today. His views on evolution and genetics widely misunderstood, Dawkins has been the target for a barrage of spurious accusations. Yet he has held steadfastly to the belief in the universal objectivity of science, an unfashionable contemporary heir to the Enlightenment ideal.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781840462388 (1840462388)
Publish date: February 26th 1997
Publisher: Totem Books
Pages no: 80
Edition language: English
A somewhat confusing analysis of the selfish gene hypothesis. The author tries to separate the pure hypothesis from the implications coming out of Dawkins' remarks and style of writing, but he's not really successful, or critical. I don't recommend it.
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