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A Pulitzer-winning book on the biological roots of human behavior
1978Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Edward O. Wilson applies the lessons of evolutionary biology to human nature, religion, aggression and altruism. The book argues that biology shapes culture. It won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 1979.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like science writing.
What you will get
It won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction.
On Human Nature Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Sociobiology · Evolution · Behavior
Length
260 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Edward O. Wilson.
Setting
Biology, religion and culture.
What makes it different
A bold and controversial attempt to link biology and society.
Feel
Serious, wide-ranging and bold.
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