The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach of the Gene
The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach of the Gene
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999336
Book • Nonfiction
1980s
1999
Adult
18+ years
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In The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach of the Gene, Richard Dawkins explores how genes affect organisms beyond their physical bodies, influencing environments and other organisms. The book argues for a gene-centered view of evolution, expanding the traditional concept of phenotype to include all effects a gene has on the world around it.
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Richard Dawkins' The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach of the Gene is praised for its innovative perspective on evolutionary biology, extending gene influence beyond individual organisms. While lauded for its scientific depth and clarity, some find its complexity challenging. Overall, it's a valuable read for those interested in genetics and evolution.
Who Should Read The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach of the Gene?
A reader who enjoys The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach of the Gene by Richard Dawkins likely has an interest in evolutionary biology, genetics, and the intricacies of natural selection. Fans of Dawkins’ other works or The Selfish Gene and On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin would appreciate its thought-provoking analysis of gene influence.
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The Extended Phenotype further develops the idea of the gene-centric view of evolution, which Richard Dawkins initially introduced in his previous book, The Selfish Gene.
This book argues that the influence of a gene is not limited to the organism's body but can extend into the environment, affecting the behavior and characteristics of other organisms.
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Richard Dawkins introduces novel concepts such as "genetic puppeteering" and "Darwinian machines" to illustrate how genes might exert influence beyond traditional boundaries.
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336
Book • Nonfiction
1980s
1999
Adult
18+ years
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