The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

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The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins is the million-copy international bestseller that revolutionized how we understand evolution, introducing the gene's-eye view of natural selection. A modern science classic, translated into over 30 languages. Order today from Bangladesh's leading online bookstore.

About the Book

The Selfish Gene is Richard Dawkins's landmark work of popular science, first published in 1976, that fundamentally reshaped how both scientists and the public understand evolution. Rather than viewing natural selection as something that acts primarily on species, groups, or even individual organisms, Dawkins makes the case that the true unit of selection is the gene itself — with organisms functioning as "survival machines," or vehicles built to carry and replicate the selfish, self-perpetuating molecules that shape them.

Writing in clear, vivid prose accessible to readers with no scientific background, Dawkins uses this gene's-eye view to explain a wide range of puzzling natural behaviors, from aggression and kin selection to the seemingly selfless acts of altruism seen throughout the animal kingdom, such as bees dying to defend their hive or birds risking their lives to warn the flock of danger. Along the way, he introduces one of the book's most influential and enduring ideas: the concept of the "meme," a unit of cultural information that spreads and evolves much like a gene, a term that has since become part of everyday language far beyond biology. Equal parts rigorous and readable, The Selfish Gene galvanized the scientific community upon release and has continued to spark debate, inspire new research, and shape the thinking of generations of scientists and general readers alike.

Why Choose This Book?

• A million-copy international bestseller: Translated into more than 30 languages and still widely read decades after publication.
• A true modern science classic: Regarded as one of the most influential science books of the twentieth century.
• From a leading voice in evolutionary biology: Written by Richard Dawkins, former Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University.
• Introduced a concept that reshaped culture itself: The book's concept of the "meme" has become part of everyday global vocabulary.
• Accessible to general readers: Explains complex evolutionary ideas in clear, engaging language, no scientific background required.

About the Author: Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins is a British ethologist and evolutionary biologist, and former Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University. A Fellow of the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Literature, he is one of the most widely read science writers of his generation. His other acclaimed books include The Extended Phenotype, a more technical sequel to The Selfish Gene, and The Blind Watchmaker, winner of the Royal Society of Literature Award and the Los Angeles Times Prize.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Readers interested in evolutionary biology, genetics, and the science of natural selection
• Students and educators looking for a foundational, highly influential text in modern biology
• Anyone curious about the origins of the word "meme" and its scientific roots
• Fans of accessible, well-written popular science books
• Readers who enjoy big ideas that challenge conventional ways of thinking about life and behavior

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