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Richard Dawkins

Evolutionary biologist

Evolutionary biologist and science communicator known for gene-centered views of evolution and public science writing.

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4Books recommended
1Book mentioned
11Books written

Also mentioned

Richard Dawkins mentioned or cited these books. They are not counted as direct recommendations.

Cover of The Meme Machine by Susan Blackmore

The Meme Machine

Any theory deserves to be given its best shot, and that is what Susan Blackmore has given the theory of the meme.

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Evidence details The Meme Machine

Dawkins wrote the foreword to The Meme Machine. This is kept as citation-strength because it documents a foreword-level endorsement, not a standalone reading-list recommendation.

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Wikipedia / book foreword reference · 1999; accessed 2026-06-21 · accessed 2026-06-21

Book · Foreword citation

Susan Blackmore's biography documents Dawkins' foreword to The Meme Machine and quotes his foreword praise for Blackmore giving meme theory its best shot.

Books by Richard Dawkins

Written by Richard Dawkins. Not counted as recommendations.