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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We might expect that he would have qualities such as toughness, a quick trigger
finger, and the ability to attract loyal friends. These would not be infallible
deductions, but you can make some inferences about a man's character if you
know ...
We might expect that he would have qualities such as toughness, a quick trigger
finger, and the ability to attract loyal friends. These would not be infallible
deductions, but you can make some inferences about a man's character if you
know ...
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However, as we shall now see, neither of these two strategies, hawk or dove,
would in fact be evolutionarily stable on its own, and we should therefore not
expect either of them to evolve. To show this we must calculate average pay-offs.
However, as we shall now see, neither of these two strategies, hawk or dove,
would in fact be evolutionarily stable on its own, and we should therefore not
expect either of them to evolve. To show this we must calculate average pay-offs.
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A male, on the other hand, has less to lose if he mates with a member of the
wrong species, and, although he may have nothing to gain either, we should
expect males to be less fussy in their choice of sexual partners. Where this has
been ...
A male, on the other hand, has less to lose if he mates with a member of the
wrong species, and, although he may have nothing to gain either, we should
expect males to be less fussy in their choice of sexual partners. Where this has
been ...
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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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