The Extended Phenotype: The Long Reach of the Gene

Richard Dawkins

Science

Dawkins extends the gene-centered view of evolution introduced in The Selfish Gene, arguing that the phenotypic effects of a gene are not limited to an organism's own body but reach into the environment and the bodies of other organisms. He develops concepts such as the extended phenotype and manipulation across organisms, including examples like beaver dams and parasite-host interactions. The book is aimed at a more technical, scientific audience than his popular works.