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E.O. Wilson – Of Ants and Men DVD

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E.O. Wilson - Of Ants and Men chronicles the famed biologist lifelong love for the natural world and his groundbreaking research. His work with ants led to his remarkable studies of advanced social behavior in both ants and humans alike, and the controversial foundation of sociobiology. His work in the Gorongosa National Park brings together the great themes of his ... More
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E.O. Wilson - Of Ants and Men chronicles the famed biologist lifelong love for the natural world and his groundbreaking research. His work with ants led to his remarkable studies of advanced social behavior in both ants and humans alike, and the controversial foundation of sociobiology. His work in the Gorongosa National Park brings together the great themes of his life and work: nature and humanity's place in it.

E.O. Wilson - Of Ants and Men

Beginning with his unusual childhood in Alabama, E.O. Wilson - Of Ants and Men chronicles the famed biologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author's lifelong love for the natural world and the groundbreaking research that would establish him as the foremost authority on ants. Wilson's work on ant communication led him to his remarkable studies of advanced social behavior throughout the animal world, and when his studies turned to human behavior, the new and controversial discipline of sociobiology was founded, creating an uproar in the scientific community. Hardly had that controversy died down when he was embroiled in yet another fierce debate about the theory of evolution, which has brought him into conflict with biologists who fiercely oppose his theory of ""group selection.""

But above and beyond these scientific debates lies Wilson's abiding passion for the natural world and its conservation. E.O. Wilson - Of Ants and Men culminates with his work in the great National Park of Mozambique, Gorongosa, which brings together the great themes of his life and work: nature and humanity's place in it. 

Producer: Graham Townsley
Executive Producer: Graham Townsley
Production Company: Shining Red Productions, Inc.
Production Year: 2015
Copyright Year: 2015
Rating: TV-PG
Director: Shelley Schulze
Number of Discs: 1
Length: 113 minutes
Number of Episodes:2
Subtitled: Y
Subtitle Languages: English (SDH)
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

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Bee G.
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Brilliant unifying explanation Of Ants and Men
Review by Bee G. on 07/17/20 review stating Brilliant unifying explanation Of Ants and Men
E.O Wilsons remarkable documentary is a beautiful vision of how human nature and the natural world could combine to create a more perfect world.
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Bvm
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
E.O. Wilson - Of Ants and Men
Review by Bvm on 07/17/20 review stating E.O. Wilson - Of Ants and Men
tripped upon it, fascinating. WOW!
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Weasle
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
society of humans
Review by Weasle on 07/17/20 review stating society of humans
Fabulous production - saw this after I had just read Wilsons THE SOCIAL CONQUEST OF THE EARTH - absolutely fascinating. I have learned so much.
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Soccer M.
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Simply brilliant.
Review by Soccer M. on 07/17/20 review stating Simply brilliant.
Beautifully produced and lovingly told by one of the most important scientists and conservationists of our time. Touted as the Father of Biodiversity and Sociobiology, Wilson gives us remarkable insights into why we are here, how we are interconnected, and why we should care, especially for the earth and all Her creatures--both great a small.(Ill never look at an ant the same way!) Bravo PBS and E.O. Wilson!
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Radar
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
E.O. WILSON - OF ANTS AND MEN DVD BY PBS
Review by Radar on 07/17/20 review stating E.O. WILSON - OF ANTS AND MEN DVD BY PBS
Truly the most extraordinary loving compassionate brilliant and exciting film Ive ever seen on PBS. It changed my life and outlook. I feel like I belong and everything makes sense now. God bless the most wonderful Ed Wilson. He has accomplished more to inspire civilization to evolve in a loving and practical way that makes sense. His humor, clarity and gentle strength is a blessing to all who have been given hope by his dedication and kindness. He is the true visionary and prophet of our trembling precious planet. With all my thanks and love, robin on estuary island of Matlacha, Florida.
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Sabear
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Superb!
Review by Sabear on 07/17/20 review stating Superb!
Excellent documentary on a vital soul in the scientific community. My students (undergraduate) LOVED this introduction to E.O. and his caring for our planet... As the 5 stars say doesnt get any better!
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Japes
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Off the charts
Review by Japes on 07/17/20 review stating Off the charts
More reason to perhaps to tax to death every thing that is life enxtigushing and to hope to bury taxes one day...
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Datafan
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4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Good film, although lacking in diverse perspectives
Review by Datafan on 07/17/20 review stating Good film, although lacking in diverse perspectives
The contents, production quality, and message of this film are all great. Very compelling documentary. That said, the one thing that bothered me more and more as I watched it was a lack of diverse perspectives from the speakers in the film. In short, every expert with a speaking role in the film was an older white man. No women were given speaking roles. One black man spoke, but he was a football player - he didnt speak about biodiversity or environmentalism. As the US becomes increasingly majority minority, it is important that we see a diversity of perspectives included in discussions about environmental topics. If biodiversity is seen as the domain of older white men, then we wont have enough interest from the rest of the population to enact the measures we desperately need.
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Nsd
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
wonderful
Review by Nsd on 07/17/20 review stating wonderful
eye opening!

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Nsd reviewed E.O. Wilson – Of Ants and Men DVD
5 star rating
wonderful
Review by Nsd review stating wonderful
eye opening!
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Japes reviewed E.O. Wilson – Of Ants and Men DVD
5 star rating
Off the charts
Review by Japes review stating Off the charts
More reason to perhaps to tax to death every thing that is life enxtigushing and to hope to bury taxes one day...
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Sabear reviewed E.O. Wilson – Of Ants and Men DVD
5 star rating
Superb!
Review by Sabear review stating Superb!
Excellent documentary on a vital soul in the scientific community. My students (undergraduate) LOVED this introduction to E.O. and his caring for our planet... As the 5 stars say doesnt get any better!

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