The Selfish Gene
The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins, published by Oxford University Press in 2016, is a significant work in the field of evolutionary biology, spanning 464 pages. This fourth edition presents a gene-centered view of evolution, emphasizing how genes act as the primary units of natural selection. Dawkins articulates the concept of organisms as vehicles for gene replication, a perspective that has influenced both public understanding and scientific discourse since its initial release.
In this edition, readers will find a new epilogue from the author that reflects on the ongoing relevance of his ideas in contemporary evolutionary biology. The book also includes original prefaces and extracts from early reviews, enriching the reader’s experience. Covering topics such as genetics, evolution, and the implications of game theory within biological contexts, The Selfish Gene continues to stimulate discussion and research in life sciences and social science, making it a notable contribution to the understanding of biological and anthropological concepts.
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The million copy international bestseller, critically acclaimed and translated into over 25 languages.
As influential today as when it was first published, The Selfish Gene has become a classic exposition of evolutionary thought. 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 seen as vehicles for their replication. This imaginative, powerful, and stylistically brilliant work not only brought the insights of Neo-Darwinism to a wide audience, but galvanized the biology community, generating much debate and stimulating whole new areas of research. Forty years later, its insights remain as relevant today as on the day it was published.
This 40th anniversary edition includes a new epilogue from the author discussing the continuing relevance of these ideas in evolutionary biology today, as well as the original prefaces and foreword, and extracts from early reviews.
Oxford Landmark Science books are ‘must-read’ classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas, and shaped the way we think.
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