{"product_id":"an-analysis-of-richard-dawkinss-the-selfish-gene-9781912302376","title":"An Analysis of Richard Dawkins's the Selfish Gene","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Davis Nicola\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Macat Library\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Macat Library\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Human Geography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Dawkins provides excellent examples of his reasoning and interpretation skills in \u003cem\u003eThe Selfish Gene\u003c\/em\u003e. His 1976 book is not a work of original research, but instead a careful explanation of evolution, combined with an argument for a particular interpretation of several aspects of evolution. Since Dawkins is building on other researchers' work and writing for a general audience, the central elements of good reasoning are vital to his book: producing a clear argument and presenting a persuasive case; organising an argument and supporting its conclusions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn doing this, Dawkins also employs the crucial skill of interpretation: understanding what evidence means; clarifying terms; questioning definitions; giving clear definitions on which to build arguments. The strength of his reasoning and interpretative skills played a key part in the widespread acceptance of his argument for a gene-centred interpretation of natural selection and evolution - and in its history as a bestselling classic of science writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macat Library","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47616451707031,"sku":"9781912302376","price":1722.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781912302376.webp?v=1775113480","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/an-analysis-of-richard-dawkinss-the-selfish-gene-9781912302376","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}