Editorial Reviews
Book Description
The essays in this collection examine developments in three fundamental biological disciplines--embryology, evolutionary biology, and genetics--in conflict with each other for much of the twentieth century. They consider key methodological problems and the difficulty of overcoming them. Richard Burian interweaves historical appreciation of the settings within which scientists work, substantial knowledge of the biological problems at stake and the methodological and philosophical issues faced in integrating biological knowledge drawn from disparate sources.
Download Description
Collected for the first time in a single volume are essays which examine the developments in three fundamental biological disciplines - embryology, evolutionary biology, and genetics. These disciplines were in conflict for much of the twentieth century and the essays in this collection examine key methodological problems within these disciplines and the difficulties faced in overcoming the conflicts between them. Burian skilfully weaves together historical appreciation of the settings within which scientists work, substantial knowledge of the biological problems at stake and the methodological and philosophical issues faced in integrating biological knowledge drawn from disparate sources. The final chapter describes what recent findings in development biology and genetics can tell us about the history and development of animals. Written in a clear, accessible style this collection should appeal to students and professionals in philosophy of science, and the philosophy and history of biology.
--This text refers to the
Digital
edition.
The Epistemology of Development, Evolution, and Genetics (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology)
The Epistemology of Development, Evolution, and Genetics (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology),Richard Burian,Michael Ruse,Cambridge University Press,0521545285,Developmental biology,Evolution (Biology),General,Genetics,Knowledge, Theory of,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Philosophy,Science,Evolution,Genetics (non-medical),Philosophy / General
Buy Best Books:
Recommended Books