Dawkins, Richard (1989). The Selfish Gene. Oxford Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-286092-7.

Richard Dawkins' "The Selfish Gene" (1989) posits that genes, rather than individuals or groups, are the primary drivers of evolution. Dawkins argues that natural selection favors genes that promote their own replication, sometimes leading to seemingly altruistic behavior in organisms. This influential work has significantly shaped our understanding of the relationship between genetics and evolutionary processes. Keywords: selfish gene, Richard Dawkins, evolution.