Group Selection and the Evolution of Altruism.

Group selection is an oft-cited but controversial explanation for the survival of altruism. Rather than enter this debate, this paper asks whether a group structure alone can provide a reasonable explanation for the survival of altruistic behaviour in an evolving population. If altruism (defined as...

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Main Authors: Cooper, B, Wallace, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004