Genetics and Reductionism |
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Author:
| Sarkar, Sahotra |
Contribution by:
| Richards, Robert J. |
Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-63713-8 |
Publication Date: | Oct 1998 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $55.99 |
Book Description:
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This important book clarifies the meaning of the term 'genetic', shows how molecular studies have affected genetics, and provides the philosophical background necessary to understand the debates over the Human Genome Project. It will be of particular interest to professionals and students in the philosophy of science, the history of science, and the social studies of science, medicine, and technology.
This important book clarifies the meaning of the term 'genetic', shows how molecular studies have affected genetics, and provides the philosophical background necessary to understand the debates over the Human Genome Project. It will be of particular interest to professionals and students in the philosophy of science, the history of science, and the social studies of science, medicine, and technology.