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The Social Conquest of Earth

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 “the famous theory that evolution naturally encourages creatures to put family first” (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 “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).

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.

"Starred review. With bracing insights into instinct, language, organized religion, the humanities, science, and social intelligence, this is a deeply felt, powerfully written, and resounding inquiry into the human condition."—Booklist

New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book of the Year • A Kirkus ReviewsBook of the Year (Nonfiction) • Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence (Nonfiction)


Author:

  • Edward O. Wilson

Narrator:

  • Jonathan Hogan

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 10 h 32 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Society and Social Sciences
  • Society

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