New Osher Special Interest Group

Great Contemporary Biologists Reading Group

We will read and discuss books by preeminent
biologists of the 20th century. Here are some
possibilities:

Author Topic

Jared Diamond – Human Ecology
Edward O. Wilson – Threats to Biodiversity
Stephen J. Gould – Evolutionary Theory
Richard Dawkins – Selfish Genes
James D. Watson – DNA: Molecules to Ethics
Eric Kandell – Neurobiology of Memory
Richard Leaky – Extinction
James Lovelock – Gaia Hypothesis
Carl Sagen – Science vs Myth
Jane Goodall – Primate Behavior
Rachel Carson – Revering the Environment
Christian de Duve – Origin of Life

The group will start at the beginning of Pitt’s spring
term (early January). The books discussed are non-
technical. No previous study of biology is required. If
interested in participating, contact: John Valentich
at jov4 @ pitt . edu ASAP.