The Selfish GeneThis nontechnical description of modern genetics is based on the insight that replicating structures have a built-in drive for self-preservation. A fascinating and provocative popular account. |
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theory of ageing (page 42), women in the natural state became gradually less
efficient at bringing up children as they got older. Therefore the life expectancy of
a child of an old mother was less than that of a child of a young mother.
theory of ageing (page 42), women in the natural state became gradually less
efficient at bringing up children as they got older. Therefore the life expectancy of
a child of an old mother was less than that of a child of a young mother.
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In general, a child “should' grab more than his share of parental investment, but
only up to a point. Up to what point? Up to the point where the resulting net cost
to his brothers and sisters, born and potentially to be born, is just double the ...
In general, a child “should' grab more than his share of parental investment, but
only up to a point. Up to what point? Up to the point where the resulting net cost
to his brothers and sisters, born and potentially to be born, is just double the ...
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The selfish child's own future children are no more and no less “valuable' to him
than his brothers and sisters. Therefore the total net cost of grabbing more than
your fair share of resources should really be measured, not only in lost brothers ...
The selfish child's own future children are no more and no less “valuable' to him
than his brothers and sisters. Therefore the total net cost of grabbing more than
your fair share of resources should really be measured, not only in lost brothers ...
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Why are people? | 1 |
Immortal coils | 22 |
The gene machine | 49 |
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Bibliografische gegevens
| Titel | The Selfish Gene Oxford Paperbacks |
| Auteur | Richard Dawkins |
| Editie | herdruk |
| Uitgever | Oxford University Press, 1978 |
| Oorspronkelijk uit | de University of Michigan |
| Gedigitaliseerd | 6 feb 2015 |
| ISBN | 0195200004, 9780195200003 |
| Lengte | 224 pagina's |
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