The Selfish Gene
Richard Dawkins
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The Selfish Gene
Published
2006
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
360
ISBN-13
9781280870170
Description
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.
Subjects
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
Introduction to genetic analysis
Microbiology
What is life? The physical aspect of the living cell
The Singularity Is Near
The Blind Watchmaker
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Selfish Gene?
This edition of The Selfish Gene has approximately 360 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Selfish Gene?
For most readers, The Selfish Gene typically takes between 7h 30m and 5h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 90,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 90,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Selfish Gene?
The estimated word count for The Selfish Gene is approximately 90,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Selfish Gene?
The Selfish Gene was written by Richard Dawkins.
When was The Selfish Gene published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.