The Social Conquest of Earth
Ausgezeichnet mit dem Wissensbuch des Jahres 2013
(Sprache: Englisch)
In asking where we came from, what we are and where we are going, Edward O. Wilson directly addresses three fundamental questions of religion, philosophy and science. In this book, Wilson presents us with the clearest explanation ever produced as to the...
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In asking where we came from, what we are and where we are going, Edward O. Wilson directly addresses three fundamental questions of religion, philosophy and science. In this book, Wilson presents us with the clearest explanation ever produced as to the origin of the human condition and why it resulted in our domination of the Earth's biosphere.
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Sparking vigorous debate in the sciences, The Social Conquest of Earth upends "the famous theory that evolution naturally encourages creatures to put family first" (Discover). Refashioning the story of human evolution, Wilson draws on his remarkable knowledge of biology and social behavior to demonstrate that group selection, not kin selection, is the premier driving force of human evolution. In a work that James D. Watson calls "a monumental exploration of the biological origins of the human condition," Wilson explains how our innate drive to belong to a group is both a "great blessing and a terrible curse" (Smithsonian). Demonstrating that the sources of morality, religion, and the creative arts are fundamentally biological in nature, the renowned Harvard University biologist presents us with the clearest explanation ever produced as to the origin of the human condition and why it resulted in our domination of the Earth's biosphere.
Autoren-Porträt von Edward O. Wilson
Edward Osborne Wilson oder kurz E. O. Wilson, geboren 1929, ist der berühmteste Biologe unserer Zeit. Als (inzwischen emeritierter) Professor forscht und lehrt er über Umwelt, Tierverhalten, Evolution und Biodiversität. Sein Spezialgebiet ist die Erforschung des Zusammenlebens der Ameisen; international bekannt wurde er auch als Begründer der Soziobiologie. Unter seinen vielen wissenschaftlichen Auszeichnungen finden sich die amerikanische "National Medal of Science" und der "Crafoord-Preis" der Königlich Schwedischen Akademie der Wissenschaften - der weltweit renommierteste Preis für Ökologie. Für seine Veröffentlichungen erhielt er zweimal den "Pulitzer-Preis" in der Kategorie Sachbuch.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Edward O. Wilson
- 2018, 352 Seiten, 90 Abbildungen, Masse: 14,1 x 20,8 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Norton
- ISBN-10: 0871403633
- ISBN-13: 9780871403636
- Erscheinungsdatum: 27.05.2013
Sprache:
Englisch
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A huge, deep, thrilling work, presenting a radically new but cautiously hopeful view of human evolution, human nature, and human society. No one but E. O. Wilson could bring together such a brilliant synthesis of biology and the humanities, to shed light on the origins of language, religion, art, and all of human culture. --Oliver Sacks "Biologist E.O. Wilson's brilliant new volume...Drawing on his deep understanding of entomology and his extraordinarily broad knowledge of the natural and social sciences, Wilson makes a strong case for the synthesis of knowledge across disciplines." Nature "...splendid book...The Social Conquest of Earth fully maintains the elegant and informative style of its predecessors." Clive Cookson, Financial Times "The Social Conquest of Earth is one of the supreme examples of evolutionist writing." Literary Review "A clear analysis of the factors that give rise to altruism..." Clive Cookson, Summer Books, The Financial Times "The father of sociobiology sums up 60 distinguished years of research into evolution and social behaviour." Clive Cookson, Christmas Books 2012, Financial Times
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