The Altruism Equation: Seven Scientists Search for the Origins of Goodness - 1st Edition/1st Printing by Dugatkin, Lee Alan - 2006

Princeton And Oxford: Princeton University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0691125902 . A first Printing of the First Edition in Fine condition in a like dust-jacket that has a crease to the front ear; In The Altruism Equation, seven scientists explore the origins of goodness. They explore the idea that good deeds and altruism are rooted in evolution and natural selection. The scientists explore the concept of reciprocal altruism, which posits that individuals are more likely to help others if they believe that the other person will help them in return. The scientists also explore the notion of kin selection, which argues that individuals are more likely to help others who are closely related to them. The scientists also explore the idea of group selection, which argues that individuals are more likely to help others in groups that are more likely to survive and reproduce. The book concludes with a discussion of the ethical implications of the findings.; 8vo; 188 pages .