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The Altruism Equation

Started by Unbeliever, January 20, 2011, 08:52:22 pm

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_equation

QuoteThe Price equation (also known as Price's equation) is a covariance equation which is a mathematical description of evolution and natural selection. The Price equation was derived by George R. Price, working in London to rederive W.D. Hamilton's work on kin selection.
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