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Is natural selection at the group level an important evolutionary force
- Hosted by:
- The London Evolutionary Research Network
- Speaker:
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Professor Herbert Gintis , Santa Fe Intitute, University of Siena, and Central European University
Professor Mark Pagel, Professor of Evolutionary Biology, Reading University
Professor Stuart West , Professor of Evolutionary Biology, University of Oxford
Professor Samir Okasha , Professor of Philosophy of Science, University of Bristol
- Starts:
- July 07, 2009 at 03:30 pm
- Ends:
- July 07, 2009 at 06:30 pm
- Location:
- UCL, Anatomy Building, JZ Young Lecture Theatre, Gower Street, London, United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
Over the past few years there has been a resurgence of interest in group/multilevel selection as an explanatory framework, particularly with respect to cooperative behaviour in humans and eusocial animals.
We at the London Evolutionary Research Network think this is a fascinating and timely topic, and we are pleased to announce our forthcoming debate.
- Registration required:
- No
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
This is the first debate-style talk LERN has hosted. Each speaker will get 20 minutes to present their ideas followed by 10 minutes rebuttle time. There will be a substantial Q&A period at the end of the talks. Tea and biscuits will be served during breaks. This event is free.
For more information
- Contact person:
- London Evolutionary Research Network
- Email:
- info [ at ] londonevolution.net
- Website:
- Is natural selection at the group level an important evolutionary force
