UBC Press Naturalist 25th Anniversary Edition book Paperback 394 pages

Edward O. Wilson—winner of two Pulitzer prizes, champion of biodiversity and Faculty Emeritus at Harvard—is arguably one of the most important thinkers of the twentieth century. A modern classic of science memoir, Naturalist is a wise and personal account of Wilson’s growth as a researcher and the evolution of the fields he helped define. Wilson traces the trajectory of his life detailing how his youthful fascination with nature blossomed into a lifelong calling. As the narrative of Wilson's life unfolds, the reader is treated to an inside look at the origin and development of ideas that guide today's biological research.At once practical and lyric, Naturalist provides fascinating insights into the making of a scientist, and a valuable look at some of the most thought provoking ideas of our time. It is a poignant reminder of the human side of science and an inspiring call to celebrate the little things of the world.