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The genetical evolution of social behaviour I, II.

HAMILTON, William Donald (1936 – 2000) Wikipedia

J. Theoret. Biol., 7, 1-52. 1964.

Hamilton’s mathematical theory of kin selection as an explanation for the evolution of social behavior (including supposedly altruistic behavior), is the foundation of sociobiology.

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