Genetics and philosophy : an introduction / Paul Griffiths, University of Sydney, Karola Stotz, University of Sydney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Griffiths, Paul, 1962-

Contributor:

Stotz, Karola.

Series:

Cambridge introductions to philosophy and biology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Genes.

Genomics.

Genetics--Philosophy.

Genetics.

Developmental genetics.

Physical Description:

viii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013.

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. 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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0521173906

9781107002128

1107002125

9780521173902

OCLC:

820780942

Publisher Number:

99954702131