The Extended Phenotype The Extended Phenotype Richard Dawkins

The Extended Phenotype

How Genes Reach Beyond the Body

by Richard Dawkins

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About This Book

Published in 1982, The Extended Phenotype presents a radical reinterpretation of evolutionary biology. Richard Dawkins challenges traditional Darwinian thinking that places individual organisms at the center of natural selection, repositioning genes as the primary actors in evolution. This shift in viewpoint reveals a wealth of new biological insights.

Who Should Read This?

  • Biology and genetics students seeking new perspectives
  • Readers curious about evolutionary processes on Earth
  • Science enthusiasts interested in genetic theory

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