The Selfish Gene

by Richard Dawkins · 1976

Richard Dawkins' gene-centered account of evolution and natural selection.

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Richard Dawkins · Evolutionary biologist

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Richard DawkinsEvolutionary biologist

Evolutionary biologist and author of major public science books.

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The Selfish Gene appears in 2 currently documented source-backed recommendations.

Charlie Munger Investor, Berkshire Hathaway

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Documented citation: Listed on the official Poor Charlie's Almanack recommended-reading page as part of Charlie Munger and Peter Kaufman's recommended reading.

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Stripe Press · 2023 · accessed 2026-06-22

The official Stripe Press web edition labels the section as Charlie Munger and Peter Kaufman's recommended reading and lists The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins.

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Recommended · Recommended-reading list · book Source 2023

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Steven Weinberg Theoretical physicist

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Documented citation: Included in Weinberg's list of the 13 best science books for general readers.

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The Guardian · 2015-04-03 · accessed 2026-06-21

The Guardian article is authored by Steven Weinberg and lists The Selfish Gene among his selected science books for general readers.

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Recommended · Authored best-books list · article Source 2015-04-03

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