Genetics and Philosophy : An Introduction Paperback / softback
by Paul (University of Sydney) Griffiths, Karola (University of Sydney) Stotz
Part of the Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology series
Paperback / softback
Description
In the past century, nearly all of the biological sciences have been directly affected by discoveries and developments in genetics, a fast-evolving subject with important theoretical dimensions.
In this rich and accessible book, Paul Griffiths and Karola Stotz show how the concept of the gene has evolved and diversified across the many fields that make up modern biology.
By examining the molecular biology of the 'environment', they situate genetics in the developmental biology of whole organisms, and reveal how the molecular biosciences have undermined the nature/nurture distinction.
Their discussion gives full weight to the revolutionary impacts of molecular biology, while rejecting 'genocentrism' and 'reductionism', and brings the topic right up to date with the philosophical implications of the most recent developments in genetics.
Their book will be invaluable for those studying the philosophy of biology, genetics and other life sciences.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:280 pages, 3 Tables, black and white; 11 Halftones, unspecified; 7 Line drawings, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:18/04/2013
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- ISBN:9780521173902
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:280 pages, 3 Tables, black and white; 11 Halftones, unspecified; 7 Line drawings, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:18/04/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521173902
