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E. O. Wilson

Wilson in 2007 Edward Osborne Wilson (June 10, 1929 – December 26, 2021) was an American biologist, naturalist, ecologist, and entomologist known for developing the field of sociobiology.

Born in Alabama, Wilson found an early interest in nature and frequented the outdoors. At age seven, he was partially blinded in a fishing accident; due to his reduced sight, Wilson resolved to study entomology. After graduating from the University of Alabama, Wilson transferred to complete his dissertation at Harvard University, where he distinguished himself in multiple fields. In 1956, he co-authored a paper defining the theory of character displacement. In 1967, he developed the theory of island biogeography with Robert MacArthur.

Wilson was the Pellegrino University Research Professor Emeritus in Entomology for the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, a lecturer at Duke University, and a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. The Royal Swedish Academy awarded Wilson the Crafoord Prize. He was a humanist laureate of the International Academy of Humanism. He was a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction (for ''On Human Nature'' in 1979, and ''The Ants'' in 1991) and a ''New York Times'' bestselling author for ''The Social Conquest of Earth'', ''Letters to a Young Scientist'', and ''The Meaning of Human Existence''.

Wilson's work received both praise and criticism during his lifetime. His 1975 book ''Sociobiology: The New Synthesis'' was a particular flashpoint for controversy, and drew criticism from the Sociobiology Study Group. Wilson's interpretation of the theory of evolution resulted in a widely reported dispute with Richard Dawkins about multilevel selection theory. Examinations of his letters after his death revealed that he had supported the psychologist J. Philippe Rushton, whose work on race and intelligence is widely regarded by the scientific community as deeply flawed and racist. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The insect societies / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 1971
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    Half-earth : our planet's fight for life / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 2016
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    In search of nature / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 1996
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    Biophilia / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 1984
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    In Search of Nature. by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 2013
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    Naturalist / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 1994
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    Genesis : the deep origin of societies / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 2019
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    The origins of creativity / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 2017
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    The future of life / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 2002
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    Sociobiology : the new synthesis / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 2000
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    The diversity of life / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 2010
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    Letters to a young scientist / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 2013
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    Nature revealed : selected writings, 1949-2006 / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 2006
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    The diversity of life / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 1992
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    Biophilia / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 1984
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    The creation : an appeal to save life on earth / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 2006
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    Success and dominance in ecosystems : the case of the social insects / by Wilson, Edward O.

    Published 1990
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