E. O. Wilson
AmericanLiterary FictionScienceBiographyNatureBiologyb. 1929 — d. 2021
Edward Osborne Wilson (1929–2021) was a renowned American biologist, naturalist, ecologist, and entomologist, widely considered the world's leading authority on ants and the 'father of sociobiology.' A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for his non-fiction work, he was a long-time professor at Harvard University and a prolific author of both scientific texts and literature.
Awards
['Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction (1979, On Human Nature)', 'Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction (1991, The Ants)', 'National Medal of Science', 'Crafoord Prize', 'Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement']
Notable Works
['Sociobiology: The New Synthesis', 'On Human Nature', 'The Ants', 'Consilience', 'Biophilia', 'The Social Conquest of Earth']
