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Volume 1 · Part II

Behavior & Evolution

The evolution of social behavior, sociobiology, natural selection, and animal populations.

Part II · Chapters 5–8

Behavior & Evolution

The evolution of social behavior, sociobiology, natural selection, and animal populations.

Chapter 5

The Evolution of Social Behavior

Altruism, kin selection, and the great debate

Chapter 6

Sociobiology

The new synthesis and the storm it caused

Chapter 7

Natural Selection & Evolutionary Theory

Wilson on how life changes

Chapter 8

Animal Populations & Behavior

Population dynamics, aggression, communication