The social conquest of Earth
(Book)
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Published
New York ; London : Liveright Publishing Corp., 2013, c2012.
Format
Book
ISBN
0871403633, 9780871403636
Physical Desc
viii, 330 pages : illustrations, map, tables ; 21 cm
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Published
New York ; London : Liveright Publishing Corp., 2013, c2012.
Language
English
ISBN
0871403633, 9780871403636
Notes
General Note
"First published as a Liveright paperback 2013"--T.p. verso.
General Note
Originally published: 2012.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (303-326) and index.
Description
"Refashioning the story of human evolution, Edward O. 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 magazine). Demonstrating that the sources of morality, religion, and the creative arts are fundamentally biological in nature, the renowned Harvard 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."--P. [4] of cover.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wilson, E. O. (20132012). The social conquest of Earth . Liveright Publishing Corp..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wilson, Edward O. 20132012. The Social Conquest of Earth. New York ; London: Liveright Publishing Corp.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wilson, Edward O. The Social Conquest of Earth New York ; London: Liveright Publishing Corp, 20132012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wilson, Edward O. The Social Conquest of Earth Liveright Publishing Corp., 20132012.
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