The Selfish Gene

Edition: repr.,

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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very good, minimal wear, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact and tight.

A landmark work in evolutionary biology, The Selfish Gene presents Richard Dawkins' groundbreaking argument that the gene, rather than the individual organism or species, is the primary unit of natural selection. Dawkins introduces the compelling concept that all living creatures — humans included — are essentially survival machines programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes. Written with rare clarity and intellectual rigour, the book synthesises the work of Hamilton, Trivers, and Maynard Smith into a unified and persuasive framework that permanently reshaped our understanding of evolution. It also introduces the now-iconic concept of the meme — a cultural replicator analogous to the gene — making it one of the most influential and far-reaching science books of the twentieth century.