What inspired the choice to focus on the concept of a 'river' as a metaphor for genetic flow?
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River Out of Eden

River Out of Eden
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What inspired the choice to focus on the concept of a 'river' as a metaphor for genetic flow?
Did anyone else feel that the historical examples made the scientific concepts more accessible or did they sometimes distract from the core ideas?
How do you think Dawkins's background in evolutionary biology shaped the way he presents complex ideas in this book?