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On Human Nature
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition, With a New Preface
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On Human Nature
In his new preface E. O. Wilson reflects on how he came to write this book: how The Insect Societies led him to write Sociobiology, and how the political and religious uproar that engulfed that book persuaded him to write another book that would better explain the relevance of biology to the understanding of human behavior.
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In his new preface E. O. Wilson reflects on how he came to write this book: how The Insect Societies led him to write Sociobiology, and how the political and religious uproar that engulfed that book persuaded him to write another book that would better explain the relevance of biology to the understanding of human behavior.
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Edward O. Wilson's On Human Nature is praised for its sophisticated and humane writing, offering a liberating vision that emphasises the kinship among all living beings. Critics highlight its compelling and thought-provoking nature, underscoring its importance as a stimulating and illuminating work of non-fiction. It's noted for its intellectual daring and clarity, with significant implications for understanding human society. The book is described as a classic and highly influential, marked by Wilson's graceful and succinct style.
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ISBN: 9780674016385
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 October 2004
Country: United States
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 318g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Edward O. Wilson was Pellegrino University Professor, Emeritus, at Harvard University. In addition to two Pulitzer Prizes (one of which he shares with Bert HΓΆlldobler), Wilson has won many scientific awards, including the National Medal of Science and the Crafoord Prize of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
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