Sociobiology

The New Synthesis

Book • 1975

In 'Sociobiology: The New Synthesis,' Edward O. Wilson defines sociobiology as the systematic study of the biological basis of all social behavior.

The book explores how social behaviors in animals, including altruism, cooperation, and aggression, are shaped by natural selection and genetic factors.

Wilson extends this analysis to humans in the final chapter, sparking significant controversy and debate about the role of biology in human social behavior.

The book is a landmark in the field of evolutionary biology and has had a profound impact on the nature versus nurture debate and the development of evolutionary psychology.

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comme une œuvre ayant influencé sa réflexion sur la nature humaine et l'instinct.

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