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The Origins of Creativity

Edward Osborne Wilson

2017·243 pages·Nonfiction

History & Politics Literary Fiction

In this profound and lyrical book, one of our most celebrated biologists offers a sweeping examination of the relationship between the humanities and the sciences: what they offer to each other, how they can be united, and where they still fall short.

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The Origins of Creativity

Edward Osborne Wilson

Year

2017

Pages

243

Type

Nonfiction

History & Politics Literary Fiction Science & Mind

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In this profound and lyrical book, one of our most celebrated biologists offers a sweeping examination of the relationship between the humanities and the sciences: what they offer to each other, how they can be united, and where they still fall short.

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