How Long to Read Evolution and the Levels of Selection

How Long Does it Take to Read Evolution and the Levels of Selection?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read Evolution and the Levels of Selection by Samir Okasha

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Description

Does natural selection act primarily on individual organisms, on groups, on genes, or on whole species? Samir Okasha provides a comprehensive analysis of the debate in evolutionary biology over the levels of selection, focusing on conceptual, philosophical and foundational questions. A systematic framework is developed for thinking about natural selection acting at multiple levels of the biological hierarchy; the framework is then used to help resolve outstanding issues. Considerable attention is paid to the concept of causality as it relates to the levels of selection, in particular the idea that natural selection at one hierarchical level can have effects that 'filter' up or down to other levels. Unlike previous work in this area by philosophers of science, full account is taken of the recent biological literature on 'major evolutionary transitions' and the recent resurgence of interest in multi-level selection theory among biologists. Other biological topics discussed include Price's equation, kin and group selection, the gene's eye view, evolutionary game theory, outlaws and selfish genetic elements, species and clade selection, and the evolution of individuality. Philosophical topics discussed include reductionism and holism, causation and correlation, the nature of hierarchical organization, and realism and pluralism.

How long is Evolution and the Levels of Selection?

Evolution and the Levels of Selection by Samir Okasha is 276 pages long, and a total of 70,656 words.

This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Evolution and the Levels of Selection Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 26 minutes to read Evolution and the Levels of Selection aloud.

What Reading Level is Evolution and the Levels of Selection?

Evolution and the Levels of Selection is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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