Selfish-gene theory and levels of selection
Book chapter
Dickins, T. 2018. Selfish-gene theory and levels of selection. in: Callan, H. (ed.) The International Encyclopedia of Anthropology Wiley. pp. 1-11
Chapter title | Selfish-gene theory and levels of selection |
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Authors | Dickins, T. |
Abstract | The generic nature of Darwinian evolution is discussed. A distinction between a Special Theory of Evolution, embodied by selfish gene theory and inclusive fitness theory, and a General Theory of Evolution is introduced. The latter has no particular commitment to a level of selection and incorporates both classic group selection and more modern models of multi-level selection. These two positions are detailed and key literature reviewed. |
Research Group | Behavioural Biology group |
Page range | 1-11 |
Book title | The International Encyclopedia of Anthropology |
Editors | Callan, H. |
Publisher | Wiley |
ISBN | |
Hardcover | 9780470657225 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 05 Sep 2018 |
25 Jul 2018 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 03 Apr 2017 |
Accepted | 25 Aug 2015 |
Output status | Published |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118924396.wbiea1600 |
Language | English |
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