E.O. Wilson
Wilson founded sociobiology and coined the term 'biodiversity', making him the most influential biologist of the late 20th century after Watson and Crick. He was also a tireless advocate for the preservation of the natural world.
Works
- SociobiologyFoundational work applying evolutionary theory to animal social behavior and genetics
- The Diversity of LifeNatural history cataloging extinction threats to biological diversity across ecosystems
- ConsilienceArgument for unity of knowledge across natural and social sciences through evolution
- On Human NatureBiological perspective on human nature, morality, and social behavior
- The AntsComprehensive scientific study of ant societies, behavior, and ecological role