The selfish gene by richard dawkins, 9781455856350, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy the selfish gene 2nd revised edition by dawkins, richard isbn. The selfish gene continues to be read, yet its most important ideas have not fully pervaded a scientific community that still sees genes as the agents of a species coherent genome. Of my thirteen books, 2016 marks the anniversary of four. All his logics seem to fall at the right places, he knows what he is saying and has a strong backing of reasons behind it. The story of the selfish gene the selfish gene by richard dawkins, published in 1976, famously became a bestseller and is still selling more than 40 years later. If you are an expert, read it if you are interested in philosophy of science and historical books or want to be ready to discuss the selfish gene or a meme at a dinner party. Dawkinss pithy writing style and mastery of telling detail combined to make the book one of the popular and controversial books on evolution ever written. His newest book, entitled the god delusion, shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry, and abuses children.
The book depository limited retains the right to end this promotion without notice. Ive now finished my 2nd and started my 3rd dawkins book but the selfish gene is the best. An extra 10% off these great titles this september. He is a member of the international academy of humanism. Adaptation and natural selection, and helped popularize w. May 29, 2016 the selfish gene is published by oxford university press. This imaginative, powerful, and stylistically brilliant work not only brought the insights of neodarwinism to a wide audience, but galvanised the biology community, generating much debate and stimulating whole new areas of research.
The world of the selfish gene revolves around savage competition, ruthless exploitation, and deceit, and yet, dawkins argues, acts of apparent altruism do exist in nature. From the genecentred view, it follows that the more two individuals are. Jan 04, 20 if you are an expert, read it if you are interested in philosophy of science and historical books or want to be ready to discuss the selfish gene or a meme at a dinner party. This is one of those iconic pop science books which everyone seems to have read, like the naked ape by desmond morris. The selfish gene by richard dawkins oup oxford has topped a public poll of the most inspiring science books of all time, commissioned by the royal society to mark the 30th year of its royal.
It sounds paradoxically opposite, but a central part of the book argues for a form of cooperation among self. The short answer is they dont take it very seriously, if they do, they generally reject it. Dawkins tops poll of inspiring science books the bookseller. Is the theory from richard dawkins of the selfish gene. Reflections on the dangerous delusions of richard dawkins. The selfish gene by richard dawkins, 9780199291151, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There are 4 prefaces covering the different editions over the years and 70 odd pages of end notes, covering the latest thinking and giving dawkins a reply to his critics. It is a book full of good sense and the kinds of intellectual rigor and clarity of writing that we have come to expect from the boydricherson stable.
Why the evidence of evolution reveals a universe without design, the god delusion, genome. May 27, 2014 coupons are nontransferable and cannot be exchanged for cash coupons cannot be used with any other voucher coupon or promotion. I am richard dawkins, evolutionary biologist and author of. Even before reading the selfish gene, ive felt that all action is at root selfish, so i didnt find it hard to understand what was discussed in the very first chapter. You will find yourself reading this book from both ends. The extended selfish gene by richard dawkins, 9780198788782, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Professor dawkins articulates a gene s eye view of evolution, a view giving centre stage to these persistent units of information, and in which organisms can be. The geneseyeview the selfish gene is indeed a seminal work in the history of biology primarily because dawkins takes the socalled geneseyeview of evolution to its logical conclusion. The selfish gene ebook by richard dawkins rakuten kobo. I have a problem with the loose definition of a gene. The selfish gene by richard dawkins, 9780198788607, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I am accused of being disingenuous by attacking the selfish gene phrase, whereas dawkins actual arguments are far more sophisticated and thoughtful than the books title would imply. Since ive personally finished the book, ill just talk about the material in the first chapters. The selfish gene simple english wikipedia, the free.
As influential today as when it was first published, the selfish gene has become a classic exposition of evolutionary thought. The selfish gene is a 1976 book on evolution by the biologist richard dawkins, in which the author builds upon the principal theory of george c. Richard dawkins the selfish gene archive internet archive. The selfish gene caused a wave of excitement among biologists and the general public when it was first published in 1976. When the two meet, you find some of the most influential books about science that have ever been written. Lets get real about selfish genes, group selection and. The million copy international bestseller, critically acclaimed and translated into over 25 languages. This is richard dawkins, ethologist and evolutionary biologist. The gene seye view was a synthesis of the population genetic models of the modern synthesis, in particular the work of ra fisher, and the social evolution models of w. Williamss first book adaptation and natural selection.
Dawkins used the term selfish gene as a way of expressing the genecentred view of evolution. He says that individuals within a particular species tend to have more direct interaction with one another than gene machines from different species because they must compete to survive using the same tools and fighting for the same. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Id rather see the math for myself, because the way gene is defined in the book necessitates a probabilistic definition of what constitutes a gene. Hamiltons work dawkins used the term selfish gene as a way of expressing the genecentred view of evolution. He says that individuals within a particular species tend to have more direct interaction with one another than gene machines from different species because they must compete to survive using the same tools and fighting for the same resources, such as mates. The selfish gene lays out a cool theory about what drives evolution.
This behindthescenes account of its publication recounts the story as seen through the eyes of the books commissioning editor, from the initial ex. In 1976, a littleknown biologist named richard dawkins published a book called the selfish gene, which presented a stark some said merciless version of evolutionary theory. Mar 02, 2016 the selfish gene continues to be read, yet its most important ideas have not fully pervaded a scientific community that still sees genes as the agents of a species coherent genome. Its vivid rendering of a genes eye view of life, in lucid prose, gathered together the strands of thought about the nature of natural selection into a conceptual framework with farreaching implications for our understanding of evolution. The selfish gene is quite a fascinating book and i liked the way he introduced the metaphors and analogies. After establishing the basis for the selfish gene, richard dawkins moves on to analyze various relationships between individuals, or survival machines, in the selfish gene.
In this chapter the author talks about aggression between individuals which he calls gene machines. Unashamedly confident, yet modest of its own genius while marvelling at the wonders of nature. Dawkins first book, the selfish gene, was a smash hit. Active working book depository discount codes all valid for may 2020. Richard dawkinss explanation of the unsparing reality of evolution blew like a cold, refreshing wind through everything i thought i knew about human nature, and is one of the great pieces of scientific writing from the last century. My 1969 book content and consciousness, and my essays, intentional systems, 1971, and why the law of effect will not go away, 1975, have darwinian moves at their heart, for instance. I can vividly remember reading the selfish gene in my local library as a teenager. Jun 23, 2016 the selfish gene lays out a cool theory about what drives evolution. The selfish gene charles simonyi professor of the public.
One reason may be that the term selfish gene itself is such a strong meme another powerful term introduced by the book that the complex ideas behind the. Apr 15, 2014 the selfish gene caused a wave of excitement among biologists and the general public when it was first published in 1976. Its 40 years since the selfish gene, 30 since the blind watchmaker, 20 since climbing mount improbable, and 10 since the god delusion. The selfish gene richard dawkins bok 9780199291144. Professor dawkins articulates a genes eye view of evolution a view giving centre stage to these persistent units of information, and in which organisms can be seen as vehicles for their replication. Bees, for example, will commit suicide when they sting to protect the hive, and birds will risk their lives to warn the flock of an approaching hawk. Best of all, dawkins laid out this biologysome of it truly. I dont consider myself a modern biologist, but i am lucky enough to be around some of the most prominent ones in evolutionary theory.
Dawkins books include the selfish gene, the extended phenotype, the blind watchmaker, river out of eden, and climbing mount improbable. Read the selfish gene 40th anniversary edition by richard dawkins available from rakuten kobo. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Jul 20, 2017 the selfish gene by richard dawkins oup oxford has topped a public poll of the most inspiring science books of all time, commissioned by the royal society to mark the 30th year of its royal. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the selfish gene. If youre looking for a free download links of the selfish gene. Professor dawkins articulates a genes eye view of evolution, a view giving centre stage to these persistent units of information, and in which. Contains two new chapters and a wealth of remarkable new insights into the biological world. Coupons cannot be retrospectively applied to preexisting orders. The selfish gene is a book on evolution by richard dawkins, published in 1976. This behindthescenes account of its publication recounts the story as seen through the eyes of the book s commissioning editor, from the initial ex. Jan 20, 2014 deep dive on selfish genes, group selection, and the evolution of altruism. The geneseye view was a synthesis of the population genetic models of the modern synthesis, in particular the work of ra fisher, and the social evolution models of w. Aug 08, 2017 i am accused of being disingenuous by attacking the selfish gene phrase, whereas dawkins actual arguments are far more sophisticated and thoughtful than the book s title would imply.
Dawkins coined the term selfish gene as a way of expressing the genecentred view of evolution, which holds that evolution is best viewed as acting on genes and. This work is rightly regarded as one of the most important books ever printed. Just add the books to your basket and use the code sept10 at checkout. If you like the selfish gene you might like similar books the greatest show on earth. The selfish gene by richard dawkins, lalla ward, audio. In last months selifsh gene dust up dawkins quoted himself saying another good alternative to the selfish gene would have been the cooperative gene. Dawkins uses the term selfish gene as a way of expressing the genecentred view of evolution as opposed to the views focused on the organism and. Its vivid rendering of a gene s eye view of life, in lucid prose, gathered together the strands of thought about the nature of natural selection into a conceptual framework with farreaching implications for our understanding of evolution. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Save now with the latest coupons and offers available.
In this revised edition of his bestselling book the selfish gene, richard dawkins demonstrates how cooperation can evolve even in a basically selfish world. The selfish gene by richard dawkins, lalla ward, audio cd. To this extent, contrary to popular opinion, dawkins exposition is not merely a popularisation, but actually breaks new ground theoretically. Deep dive on selfish genes, group selection, and the evolution of altruism. However, the book has lost none of the charm, and the idea any of its power, due to the ravages of time. Dec 22, 2012 after establishing the basis for the selfish gene, richard dawkins moves on to analyze various relationships between individuals, or survival machines, in the selfish gene. The selfish gene richard dawkins bok 9780199291144 bokus. The view was popularized by george williamss adaptation and natural selection and richard dawkinss best seller the selfish gene.