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Wildlife society book award for the diversity of life, 1993 hawkins award, outstanding professional or. Edward o wilson in this book a master scientist tells the great story of how life on earth evolved. Biophilia is an evolutionary concept first introduced by erich fromm 1964 to describe attraction to life. It may refer to extant organisms, but also to their diversity in the past. Marvelously varied, having complex life cycles, and teeming by the. A great spasm of extinction the disappearance of whole species is occurring now, caused this time entirely by humans. In this book a master scientist tells the story of how life on earth evolved. Every day, each of us encounters an incredible diversity. Wilsons the future of life wilson is a beautiful and gifted writer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Following this idea, wilson 1984 argued that humans have an affinity for life and life. Wilson presents diversity of life lecture to the nicholas school of the environment on feb.