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The selfish gene

by Richard Dawkins

This study examines the evolutionary basis of altruistic and selfish behaviour from a genetic perspective. It explores key biological concepts including kinship theory, reciprocal altruism, and the natural selection of sex differences.

Accession 10504 ISBN 9780192860927 Publisher Oxford University Press
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