Lee Alan Dugatkin, Ph.D., is an evolutionary biologist, historian of science, and professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Louisville. Renowned for his contributions to the study of animal behaviour and the history of evolutionary thought, Dugatkin has published over 175 scientific articles and authored or co-authored numerous books that combine scientific rigour with engaging storytelling.
His research focuses primarily on the evolution of social behaviour, exploring phenomena such as altruism, cooperation, and social networks in the animal kingdom.
He is also known for collaborating with Carl Bergstrom on the textbook Evolution, which has become a key resource in evolutionary biology education.
Dugatkin's books have been praised for engaging narratives and reaching beyond academic circles. How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog), co-authored with Lyudmila Trut, blends science and history in exploring the groundbreaking Siberian experiment in animal domestication.
The New York Times described the book as "sparkling," noting its blend of science, drama, and historical intrigue. Other works, such as Mr. Jefferson and the Giant Moose and Behind the Crimson Curtain, demonstrate his talent for interweaving science with cultural and historical narrative.
In 2024, Dugatkin published The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies, an insightful exploration of the intricate social networks in animal communities.
The book covers species from bats and crickets to elephants and whales. It explores the evolutionary significance of animal social networks, integrating insights from psychology, genetics, and computer science.
Photo credit: press.uchicago.edu
His research focuses primarily on the evolution of social behaviour, exploring phenomena such as altruism, cooperation, and social networks in the animal kingdom.
He is also known for collaborating with Carl Bergstrom on the textbook Evolution, which has become a key resource in evolutionary biology education.
Dugatkin's books have been praised for engaging narratives and reaching beyond academic circles. How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog), co-authored with Lyudmila Trut, blends science and history in exploring the groundbreaking Siberian experiment in animal domestication.
The New York Times described the book as "sparkling," noting its blend of science, drama, and historical intrigue. Other works, such as Mr. Jefferson and the Giant Moose and Behind the Crimson Curtain, demonstrate his talent for interweaving science with cultural and historical narrative.
In 2024, Dugatkin published The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies, an insightful exploration of the intricate social networks in animal communities.
The book covers species from bats and crickets to elephants and whales. It explores the evolutionary significance of animal social networks, integrating insights from psychology, genetics, and computer science.
Photo credit: press.uchicago.edu
годы жизни: 8 July 1962 – настоящее время
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