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The Dialectical Biologist Richard Levins and Richard lewontin

By: Publication details: Delhi Aakar Books 2009Description: 303pISBN:
  • 9788189833770
DDC classification:
  • 570.92 LEV
Summary: Scientists act within a social context and from a philosophical perspective that is inherently political. Whether they realize it or not, scientists always choose sides. "The Dialectical Biologist" explores this political nature of scientific inquiry, advancing its argument within the framework of Marxist dialectic. These essays stress the concepts of continual change and co-determination between organism and environment, part and whole, structure and process, science and politics.
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Anna Centenary Library 5TH FLOOR, A WING 570.92 LEV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 673196
Anna Centenary Library 5TH FLOOR, A WING 570.92 LEV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 673195

Scientists act within a social context and from a philosophical perspective that is inherently political. Whether they realize it or not, scientists always choose sides. "The Dialectical Biologist" explores this political nature of scientific inquiry, advancing its argument within the framework of Marxist dialectic. These essays stress the concepts of continual change and co-determination between organism and environment, part and whole, structure and process, science and politics.

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