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The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection
Book • 1930
The Genetical Theory of Natural Selection is a seminal work by Ronald Fisher that integrates Mendelian genetics with Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection.
First published in 1930, it is a cornerstone of the modern synthesis in evolutionary biology, introducing concepts like Fisher's fundamental theorem of natural selection and Fisherian runaway.
The book also explores eugenics, though this aspect is now considered outdated.
First published in 1930, it is a cornerstone of the modern synthesis in evolutionary biology, introducing concepts like Fisher's fundamental theorem of natural selection and Fisherian runaway.
The book also explores eugenics, though this aspect is now considered outdated.
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Mentioned by Robert Shedinger while discussing the views of early population geneticists on natural selection.
Rescuing Evolutionary Theory from Darwinian Mythology
Mentioned by Simone Collins when discussing the correlation between genetics and fertility, citing his research from the 1930s.
Heritability of Pronatalism: Can We Evolve Our Way Out of Demographic Collapse?
