A new group-selection model for the evolution of homosexuality

Biology and Philosophy

Volumn 18, Issue 5, 2003, Pages 683-694

  Kirby, Jeff ^a  

^a DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Altruism; Evolution; Genetic determinism; Group selection; Homosexual orientation

Indexed keywords

EVOLUTION; GROUP SELECTION; HOMOSEXUALITY;

EID: 0348162421     PISSN: 01693867     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1026321628276     Document Type: Article

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