@Article{RoussetLion2011,
  Author = {Rousset, François and Lion, Sébastien},
  Title = {Much ado about nothing: Nowak et al.'s charge against inclusive fitness theory},
  Journal = {Journal of evolutionary Biology},
  Volume = {24},
  Number = {6},
  Pages = {1386-1392},
  URL = {https://evolepid.cefe.cnrs.fr/pub/RoussetLion2011.pdf},
  doi = {10.1111/j.1420-9101.2011.02251.x},
  keywords = {evolution of social traits ; space ; kin selection},
  Abstract       = {In a recent article, Nowak et al. claim that the
                   mathematical basis of inclusive fitness theory does not
                   stand to scrunity and to have found an alternative
                   explanation for eusociality. We show that these claims
                   are based on false premises, many of which have been
                   exposed more than 25 years ago, such as
                   misrepresentations of the basic components of inclusive
                   fitness and fallacious distinctions between individual
                   fitness and inclusive fitness. Moreover, some
                   limitations ascribed to inclusive fitness are actually
                   limitations of current evolutionary theory, for which
                   Nowak et al. propose no new solution. Likewise, their
                   assertedly `common sense' empirical alternative to
                   estimating inclusive fitness is not applicable in cases
                   of interest. Finally, their eusociality model merely
                   confirms the importance of all the components of
                   inclusive fitness. We conclude by discussing how
                   rhetorical devices and editorial practices can impede
                   scientific endeavours.},
  year = {2011}
}