Guide to Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene

PLEASE NOTE: This is a companion to Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene and NOT the original book. Preview: The Selfish Gene (1976) by Richard Dawkins outlines theories and research in the field of evolutionary biology to explain the importance of the gene as the most significant unit of analysis in natural selection. The common understanding of natural selection is that altruistic behavior has evolutionary advantages because on average, it benefits the species as a whole. Inside this companion to the book: • Overview of the Book • Insights from the Book • Important People • Author's Style and Perspective • Intended Audience. With Instaread, you can get the notes and insights from a book in 15 minutes or less.