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Wilson, Edward O.
The social conquest of earth / Edward O. Wilson. — 1st ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-87140-413-8 (hardcover)
1. Social evolution—Philosophy. 2. Human evolution—Philosophy.
3. Evolution (Biology)—Philosophy. I. Title.
GN360.W53 2012
599.93’8—dc23
2011052680
ISBN 978-0-87140-330-8 (e-book)
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