1964 HAMILTON, William Donald (1936 – 2000)

The genetical evolution of social behaviour I, II.

Hamilton’s mathematical theory of kin selection as an explanation for the evolution of social behavior (including supposedly altruistic behavior), is the foundation of sociobiology.

GMN 257.1 · https://historyofmedicine.com/id/8711

1975 WILSON, Edward Osborne (1929 – 2021)

Sociobiology: The new synthesis.

Integration of biological and evolutionary theory with the study of social behavior and social organization of animal populations.

GMN 257.6 · https://historyofmedicine.com/id/8716