![]() ![]() “Wilson has done an impressive job of pulling all this evidence together and analyzing it. ![]() "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. 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. 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). 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. ![]() 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). Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence (Nonfiction)įrom the most celebrated heir to Darwin comes a groundbreaking book on evolution, the summa work of Edward O. ![]() New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book of the YearĪ Kirkus Reviews Book of the Year (Nonfiction) ![]()
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