Evolution Bibliography: Expert Texts for Advanced Readers

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For a college magazine article on evolutionary theory, it's essential to include both introductory and specialized texts. Richard Dawkins's works, particularly "The Selfish Gene" and "The Extended Phenotype," serve as excellent starting points. To provide readers with a more technical perspective focused on genetics, suggestions for specialized texts are sought. Notably, "The Extended Phenotype" includes an extensive list of suggested readings that could be beneficial for those looking for further exploration into the genetic viewpoint of evolution.
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Hi,

I'm writing an article for my college magazine. As always, I'm already behind the deadline. I need to include a very basic bibliography on evolutionary theory. I've included Richard Dawkins's The Selfish Gene and The Extended Phenotype as introductory books, but I need at least one reference to a specialised text for readers interested in a more technically rigorous exposition. The text should have an emphasis on the genetic viewpoint. I'll be grateful for any suggestions. Thank you.

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You seem to have read The Extended Phenotype. Doesn't Dawkins include an extensive list of suggested readings at the end of that book?
 

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