V. C. Wynne-Edwards

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V. C. Wynne-Edwards

Biology

#1875

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#3038

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Evolutionary Biology

#274

World Rank

#296

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Zoology

#277

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#676

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V. C. Wynne-Edwards's Degrees

• Bachelors Zoology University of Aberdeen
• PhD Zoology University of Aberdeen

Why Is V. C. Wynne-Edwards Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Vero Copner Wynne-Edwards, CBE, FRS, FRSE was an English zoologist. He was best known for his advocacy of group selection, the theory that natural selection acts at the level of the group. Life He was born in Leeds on 4 July 1906 the son of Rev Canon John Rosindale Wynne-Edwards and his wife, Lilian Agnes Streatfield. He attended Rugby School then studied Zoology at Oxford University graduating MA. In 1929 he took a post at McGill University in Canada, lecturing in zoology. This was interrupted by the Second World War during which he served in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve. After the war Aberdeen University made him the Regius Professor in Natural History and he continued this until retiral in 1974.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With V. C. Wynne-Edwards?

V. C. Wynne-Edwards is affiliated with the following schools:

• McGill University
• University of Bristol
• University of Aberdeen