The gene's-eye view, major transitions and the formal darwinism project

Biology and Philosophy

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 241-248

  Bourke, Andrew F G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Adaptation; Formal darwinism project; Gene's eye view; Inclusive fitness theory; Levels of selection; Major transition

Indexed keywords

FITNESS; GENETIC ANALYSIS; PROJECT ASSESSMENT; THEORETICAL STUDY;

EID: 84895890420     PISSN: 01693867     EISSN: 15728404     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10539-013-9422-y     Document Type: Article

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