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Evolution: survival of the selfless.

Authors :
Wilson, David Sloan
Wilson, Edward O.
Source :
New Scientist. 11/3/2007, Vol. 196 Issue 2628, p42-46. 5p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article presents a reprint of the article "Evolution: survival of the selfless," by David Sloan and Edward O. Wilson, which appeared in the December issue of "The Quarterly Review of Biology." It discusses the insight of Charles Darwin that altruism plays an important role in solving problems of social life. According to Darwin, groups containing mostly altruist have a decisive advantage over groups containing mostly of selfish individuals.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
196
Issue :
2628
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
31907311
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0262-4079(07)62792-4