Anisfield-Wolf Book Award
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Edition 28 (1963) Winner
Theodosius Dobzhansky
テオドシウス・ドブジャンスキー
Teodoshiusu Dobujansukī
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1900-01-25 （Nemyriv, Russian Empire (now Nemyriv, Ukraine)）
- Died
- 1975-12-18 （Davis, California, United States） age 75
- Nationality
- Russian Empire (by birth), United States (naturalized)
- Languages
- Russian, Ukrainian, English
- Religion
- Christianity (supported theistic evolution)
- Residence History
- Kiev / Kyiv (now Ukraine) → Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg, Russia) → New York, United States → California, United States
Career
- Occupations
- geneticist, evolutionary biologist, university professor
- Active Years
- 1921-1975
- Affiliations
- Columbia University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Rockefeller University, University of California, Davis
- Memberships
- National Academy of Sciences (member), American Philosophical Society (member), American Academy of Arts and Sciences (member), The Royal Society (Foreign Member)
- Influenced By
- Yuri Filipchenko, Thomas Hunt Morgan, Sewall Wright
- Influenced
- Francisco J. Ayala, Richard Lewontin, Bruce Wallace
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kiev (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv) | — | Entomology / Genetics | — | 1919–1924 | Russian Empire (now Ukraine) |
| University of Leningrad | — | Genetics (under Yuri Filipchenko) | — | 1924–1927 | Soviet Russia (then) |
University of Kiev (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv)
Entomology / Genetics
Period:
1919–1924
Year of Graduation:
1924
Country:
Russian Empire (now Ukraine)
Studied entomology and began early genetic research
University of Leningrad
Genetics (under Yuri Filipchenko)
Period:
1924–1927
Year of Graduation:
1927
Country:
Soviet Russia (then)
Shifted to Drosophila-based genetics research
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal | — | — | National Academy of Sciences | 受賞 |
| 1959 | Guggenheim Fellowship | — | — | John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation | 受賞 |
| 1964 | National Medal of Science | Contributions to evolutionary genetics | — | United States (National Science Foundation / Presidential award) | 受賞 |
| 1973 | Franklin Medal | — | — | Franklin Institute | 受賞 |
| 1973 | Elliott Cresson Medal | — | — | The Franklin Institute / affiliated bodies | 受賞 |
| 1965 | Elected Foreign Member of the Royal Society (ForMemRS) | Services to evolutionary genetics | — | The Royal Society | 選出 |
Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal
1941
Organization:
National Academy of Sciences
Result:
受賞
Guggenheim Fellowship
1959
Organization:
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
Result:
受賞
National Medal of Science
1964
Work:
Contributions to evolutionary genetics
Organization:
United States (National Science Foundation / Presidential award)
Result:
受賞
Franklin Medal
1973
Organization:
Franklin Institute
Result:
受賞
Elliott Cresson Medal
1973
Organization:
The Franklin Institute / affiliated bodies
Result:
受賞
Elected Foreign Member of the Royal Society (ForMemRS)
1965
Work:
Services to evolutionary genetics
Organization:
The Royal Society
Result:
選出
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Genetics and the Origin of Species
1937 Scientific monograph (evolutionary biology / genetics)A seminal work integrating genetics with evolutionary theory. Defines evolution as change in allele frequencies, clarifies the roles of mutation and natural selection, and helped shape the modern synthesis.
evolutionpopulation geneticsspeciationnatural selection
Translations
- (translated into multiple languages)
The Biology of Ultimate Concern
1967 Scientific essay / philosophicalDiscusses relations between science and religion and considers biological foundations of human nature and cultural interactions.
dialogue between science and religionbiological basis of humanity
Bibliography
- Principles of Genetics (co-editor/editorial contributions)
- Genetics and the Origin of Species (1937, 1941, 1951)
- The Biological Basis of Human Freedom (1954)
- Mankind Evolving (1962)
- The Biology of Ultimate Concern (1967)
- Genetics of the Evolutionary Process (1970)
- Genetic Diversity and Human Equality (1973)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, logical scientific proseexpository style that explains technical material accessibly
- Recurring Motifs
- relationship between genetic variation and natural selectionmathematical/descriptive population geneticsreconciling science and religion
Health
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Lymphocytic leukemia (chronic)1968–1975Although retired in 1971, he continued research and writing; health declined progressively, limiting activity toward the end of life.
Legacy
A central figure of the modern synthesis in evolutionary biology. His works, especially Genetics and the Origin of Species, bridged population genetics and evolutionary theory and left broad scholarly influence.
Museums
- Theodosius Dobzhansky Papers American Philosophical Society (manuscript collection)
Academic Societies
- National Academy of Sciences
- American Philosophical Society
- American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- The Royal Society (Foreign Member)
Archives
- American Philosophical Society archives (Dobzhansky papers)
- National Academy of Sciences records
In Popular Culture
- Frequently cited in introductory texts and textbooks on evolution and biology
- Known widely for essays such as 'Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution'
Quotes
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Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution.
Source: The American Biology Teacher (1973) (1973)
Trivia
- His daughter Sophie Coe became a noted anthropologist and food historian.
- Elected founding president of the Behavior Genetics Association in 1972; the society established the Dobzhansky Award.
- Reportedly cremated and ashes scattered in the Californian wilderness (citation noted in sources).