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In what year did Wilson win his Pulitzer Prize for "On Human Nature"?

  • 1979

  • 1985

  • 1991

  • 1995

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In 1979, E.O. Wilson was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in the General Nonfiction category for his groundbreaking work, "On Human Nature." This comprehensive and interdisciplinary treatise explores the biological and evolutionary basis of human behavior and societal structures, laying a foundation for the field of sociobiology. Wilson's meticulous research and compelling arguments revolutionized our understanding of human nature and continue to influence various academic disciplines.
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