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Wilson's world.

Authors :
Cowley, Geoffrey
Source :
Newsweek. 6/22/1998, Vol. 131 Issue 25, p58. 4p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Features scholar Edward O. Wilson and his theory of nature as a unified system that can be understood through science. The argument in his book `Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge' that human affairs make sense only in light of biology and other natural sciences; The link of insights from different disciplines into a system of explanation; Background on Wilson; The effect of neuroscience on previously accepted knowledge; The nature-nurture dilemma.

Subjects

Subjects :
*NATURAL history education

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00289604
Volume :
131
Issue :
25
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Newsweek
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
716554