Richard Dawkins's 1986 book, whose chapter on punctuated equilibrium argues the theory is a modified form of gradualism rather than a genuine break from it, naming Eldredge and Gould directly.
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AuthorRichard Dawkins
PublisherW.W. Norton
Publication Year1986
Source Typebook
Reliability Tier1
Primary source for Dawkins's own side of the debate: his own book, in his own words, naming his own targets. Read as an argumentative position, not a neutral summary. Claims Backed By This Source (7 claims)
This source backs 7 claims across the atlas. As facts: 6 well-attested. As cited relationships: 1 holds.
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