Sociobiology

Name: Sociobiology
Author: Edward O. Wilson

by Edward O. Wilson

Study of animal behavior arguing that social behavior has biological basis

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Edward O. Wilson

American biologist who founded sociobiology, the application of evolutionary theory to social behavior. The Ants won the Pulitzer Prize; The Diversity of Life made the case for biodiversity conservation. He was the world's foremost expert on ants and one of the greatest naturalists of the 20th century.

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The AntsTechnical account of ant colonies, behavior and social organization
The Diversity of LifeExamination of biological diversity, evolution and threatened species
BiophiliaTheory that humans are genetically driven to connect with nature
The Future of LifeArgument for ecological preservation to ensure humanity's biological survival