The Social Conquest of Earth

The Social Conquest of Earth

New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Book of the Year (Nonfiction)
Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence (Nonfiction)
From the most celebrated heir to Darwin comes a groundbreaking book on evolution, the summa work of Edward O. Wilson's legendary career.
Sparking vigorous debate in the sciences, The Social Conquest of Earth upends â‚¬Å“the famous theory that evolution naturally encourages creatures to put family firstâ‚¬Â (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 â‚¬Å“a monumental exploration of the biological origins of the human condition,â‚¬Â Wilson explains how our innate drive to belong to a group is both a â‚¬Å“great blessing and a terrible curseâ‚¬Â (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 Earthâ‚¬s biosphere. 90 illustrations
Country USA
Brand LIVERIGHT
Manufacturer Liveright
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 36623653
ReleaseDate 2013-04-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780871403636

Country	USA
Brand	LIVERIGHT
Manufacturer	Liveright
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	36623653
ReleaseDate	2013-04-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780871403636

The Social Conquest of Earth

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