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Sara . Ed(S): Green - Philosophy of Systems Biology: Perspectives from Scientists and Philosophers: 20 (History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences, 20) - 9783319469997 - V9783319469997
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Philosophy of Systems Biology: Perspectives from Scientists and Philosophers: 20 (History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences, 20)

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Description for Philosophy of Systems Biology: Perspectives from Scientists and Philosophers: 20 (History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences, 20) hardcover. Editor(s): Green, Sara. Series: History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences. Num Pages: 265 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PSA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 611.

The emergence of systems biology raises many fascinating questions: What does it mean to take a systems approach to problems in biology? To what extent is the use of mathematical and computational modelling changing the life sciences? How does the availability of big data influence research practices? What are the major challenges for biomedical research in the years to come? This book addresses such questions of relevance not only to philosophers and biologists but also to readers interested in the broader implications of systems biology for science and society.

The book features reflections and original work by experts from across the ... Read more

This edited work will appeal to scholars and all levels, from undergraduates to researchers, and to those interested in a variety of scholarly approaches such as systems biology, mathematical and computational modelling, cell and molecular biology, genomics, systems theory, and of course, philosophy of biology.

 

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Switzerland
Number of pages
265
Condition
New
Series
History, Philosophy and Theory of the Life Sciences
Number of Pages
265
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319469997
SKU
V9783319469997
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About Sara . Ed(S): Green
Sara Green holds a PhD degree in Science Studies from Aarhus University on the topic: “Systems Biology and the Quest for General Principles”. Her research focuses on the philosophical implications of new strategies in the life sciences with special focus on systems biology and systems medicine. Sara was a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh, in 2014/2015, and ... Read more

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