More recently, Wilson has championed the importance of preserving diverse species and ecosystems. The work created a storm of controversy among activists and fellow academics who equated sociobiology’s groundbreaking theories with sexism, racism and Nazism. The professor and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author first gained widespread attention for his 1975 book, “Sociobiology: The New Synthesis,” in which he spelled out the evidence suggesting a link between human behavior and genetics. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, said in a statement. He articulated, perhaps better than anyone, what it means to be human,” David J. He was a true visionary with a unique ability to inspire and galvanize. “It would be hard to understate Ed’s scientific achievements, but his impact extends to every facet of society. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation’s website. 26 in Burlington, Massachusetts, according to an announcement posted Monday on the E.O. Wilson, the pioneering Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature in “Sociobiology” and warned against the decline of ecosystems, has died. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close MenuīOSTON - Edward O.
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