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Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology Ser.: Genetics and Philosophy : A Introduction by Paul Griffiths and Karola Stotz (2013, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521173906
ISBN-139780521173902
eBay Product ID (ePID)150554247
Product Key Features
Number of Pages280 Pages
Publication NameGenetics and Philosophy : a Introduction
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
SubjectPhilosophy & Social Aspects, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorPaul Griffiths, Karola Stotz
SeriesCambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight18.4 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.8 in
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Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Reviews'A valuable resource for students and other readers interested in science and philosophy and the history of these fields, along with modern applications of genetic information, including the bioethics of genomic analysis … Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through professionals; informed general audiences.' D. L. Beach, Choice
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal576.501
Table Of Content1. Mendel's gene; 2. The physical gene; 3. The behavioural gene; 4. The reactive genome; 5. Outside the gene; 6. The informational gene; 7. The evolving gene.
SynopsisIn 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., This volume documents how the molecular biosciences have outgrown the nature/nurture distinction, and situates genetics in the context of the developmental biology of whole organisms. For those studying the philosophy of biology, genetics, and other life sciences.
LC Classification NumberQH430
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