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The Influence of Genetics on Contemporary Thinking
. Ed(S): Fagot-Largeault, Anne; Rahman, Shahid; Torres, Juan Manuel
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Paperback. Editor(s): Fagot-Largeault, Anne; Rahman, Shahid; Torres, Juan Manuel. Series: Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFCX; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 421.
This interdisciplinary volume reflects on the effects of recent discoveries in genetics on a broad range of scientific fields. It shows the way in which those discoveries influence genetics itself and many other fields, and explains the impact of genetics on contemporary culture. The volume contains the most recent views of the Nobel Laureate Francois Jacob on genetics and the nature of living things.
This interdisciplinary volume reflects on the effects of recent discoveries in genetics on a broad range of scientific fields. It shows the way in which those discoveries influence genetics itself and many other fields, and explains the impact of genetics on contemporary culture. The volume contains the most recent views of the Nobel Laureate Francois Jacob on genetics and the nature of living things.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
Logic, Epistemology, and the Unity of Science
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048174195
SKU
V9789048174195
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Reviews for The Influence of Genetics on Contemporary Thinking
From the reviews: "This ambitious book aims to survey the influence of genetics and molecular biology on contemporary thought quite generally. [...] Highlights of the first section include an excellent introduction to what genetics has taught us about human origins by Francisco Ayala and his group of Spanish collaborators. [...] The section devoted to philosophy of science is ... Read more