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The Selfish Gene: A Fifty-Year Anniversary

Updated 2026-05-23 14:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Fifty years ago, Richard Dawkins’s seminal book 'The Selfish Gene' was first drafted. The work has had a profound impact on evolutionary biology and popular culture.

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New Scientist
Fifty years ago, a draft of Richard Dawkins’s first book landed on book editor Michael Rodgers’s desk – and life was never the same
2026-05-20 14:00 UTC
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