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Sociobiology

by Edward O. Wilson

This abridged edition examines the biological basis of social behaviour across all species, from simple organisms to human society. It presents the fundamental principles of sociobiology, focusing on how evolutionary processes influence social structures and interactions.

Accession 13925 ISBN 0674816242 Publisher Belknap
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