Edward O. Wilson Knihy

Die Artenvielfalt, ihre Entwicklung im Laufe der Evolution und ihre Bedeutung für das Überleben des Menschen ist das große Thema des Harvard-Biologen Edward O. Wilson. Es gab immer wieder durch Katastrophen (Vulkanausbrüche, Meteoriteneinschläge, Klimaveränderungen u. a.) Rückschritte in der Evolution; und die "Reparatur" der eingetretenen Schäden dauerte zumeist Millionen von Jahren. Doch nun scheint sich der Mensch als die größte Naturkatastrophe zu erweisen, der schon heute ein nicht mehr gutzumachendes Massensterben unter den Arten verursacht hat. Wilson ruft zu einem treuhänderischen Umgang mit dem biologischen Reichtum, zur Versöhnung von Ökologie und Ökonomie auf und stellt konkrete Maßnahmen vor, die dem Artensterben ein Ende bereiten könnten.

Hailed as "a masterpiece" by Scientific American and as "the greatest of all entomology books" by Science, Bert Holldobler and Edward O. Wilson's monumental treatise The Ants also was praised in the popular press and won a Pulitzer Prize. This overwhelming success attests to a fact long known and deeply felt by the authors: the infinite fascination of their tiny subjects. This fascination finds its full expression in Journey to the Ants, an overview of myrmecology that is also an eloquent tale of the authors' pursuit of these astonishing insects

Podtitul: „Máme svobodnou vůli, nebo je naše chování řízeno genetickým kódem?“

A twenty-first-century philosophical argument against mechanistic views of human life outlines expansive and advanced theories on human behavior to consider how humans are supremely different from all other species

The collection showcases Edward O. Wilson's profound insights into various aspects of biology, from the intricate behaviors of ants to broader reflections on the living universe. Celebrated for his contributions to evolutionary biology, ecology, and behavioral biology, Wilson's writings are regarded as significant milestones in the field. This compelling compilation highlights his unique perspective as both a biologist and a philosophical thinker, offering readers a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of life.

From the Arctic to South Africa - one finds them everywhere: Ants . Making up nearly 15% of the entire terrestrial animal biomass, ants are impressive not only in quantitative terms, they also fascinate by their highly organized and complex social system. Their caste system, the division of labor, the origin of altruistic behavior and the complex forms of chemical communication makes them the most interesting group of social organisms and the main subject for sociobiologists. Not least is their ecological importance: Ants are the premier soil turners, channelers of energy and dominatrices of the insect fauna.

This collected edition features the works of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and esteemed biologist, showcasing the wonders of biodiversity amidst the urgent challenges of climate change and mass extinction. It offers profound insights into the intricate relationships within ecosystems and emphasizes the importance of preserving the planet's diverse life forms.

A unique glance into the early world of science exploration, Kingdom of Ants is a delight to read and filled with intriguing information.