Bibliograph

The extended phenotype, the long reach of the gene, Richard Dawkins ; with an afterword by Daniel Dennett

Type

Label

The extended phenotype, the long reach of the gene, Richard Dawkins ; with an afterword by Daniel Dennett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 412-438) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The extended phenotype

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

959607786

Responsibility statement

Richard Dawkins ; with an afterword by Daniel Dennett

Series statement

Oxford landmark science

Sub title

the long reach of the gene

Summary

"The 'extended phenotype' is Dawkins' key contribution to the gene's eye view of evolution given in The Selfish Gene. He shows that the influence of genes can extend far beyond the bodies in which they reside, manipulating the environment and the behaviour of other individuals"--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Necker cubes and buffaloes -- Genetic determinism and gene selectionism -- Constraints on perfection -- Arms races and manipulation -- The active germ-line replicator -- Organisms, groups and memes: replicators or vehicles? -- Selfish wasp or selfish strategy? -- Outlaws and modifiers -- Selfish DNA, jumping genes, and a Lamarckian scare -- An agony in five fits -- The genetical evolution of animal artefacts -- Host phenotypes of parasite genes -- Action at a distance -- Rediscovering the organism

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