Donald William Ferguson, M.R.A.S.

50 Years on: the legacy of William Donald Hamilton.

Evolutionary biology 50 Years on : the legacy of William Donald

was one of the twentieth century's intellectual giants, and with this Special Feature we note the 50th anniversary of his seminal contributions [1,2] that established inclusive fitness as a central element of Darwinian evolution. The authors contributing to this Special Feature present work that traces in some way to Hamilton's oeuvre; looking back further, Costa's contribution [3] links Hamilt...

Evolutionary biology 50 Years on : the legacy of William Donald Hamilton

Evolutionary biology 50 Years on : the legacy of William Donald Hamilton Joan

Dr Haig Ferguson

It is impossible to speak too highly of the various admirable and very practical contributions Ferguson made to the Society. They were, one and all, the result of patient research and, latterly, bore the fruits of his wide experience. His mind was a keen and critical one, and his literary style was most lucid and attractive. And now you will allow me to sound the personal note on this greatly b...