Bibliograph

The new biology, a battle between mechanism and organicism, Michael J. Reiss and Michael Ruse

Type

Label

The new biology, a battle between mechanism and organicism, Michael J. Reiss and Michael Ruse

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The new biology

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1346153217

Responsibility statement

Michael J. Reiss and Michael Ruse

Sub title

a battle between mechanism and organicism

Summary

"In this accessible guide, science educator Michael J. Reiss and philosopher Michael Ruse argue that organicism-rather than mechanism-is the best way to understand the nature of life, and detail the resulting implications for biology, philosophy, education, and policy"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Mechanism Triumphant -- Organicism Strikes Back -- The New Biology -- Health -- Sex and Gender -- Race -- Mother Earth -- God and the New Biology -- Biology Education

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