Biology as ideology

Klappentext Following in the fashion of Stephen Jay Gould and Peter Medawar, one of the world's leading scientists examines how "pure science" is in fact shaped and guided by social and political needs and assumptions. Zusammenfassung Following in the fashion of Stephen Jay Gould and Peter Medawar! one of the world's leading scientists examines how "pure science" is in fact shaped and guided by social and political needs and assumptions.

Product details

• Authors: Richard C. Lewontin
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.1993
• EAN: 9780060975197
• ISBN: 978-0-06-097519-7
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 202 mm x 8 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Miscellaneous; Science: general issues, Evolution, Philosophy of Science, biotechnology, History of Science, Social, group or collective psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Impact of science and technology on society, Biomedical engineering, Military engineering, SCIENCE: Life Sciences / Evolution, HISTORY: Social History, SCIENCE: General, SCIENCE: Life Sciences / Biology, SCIENCE: Essays, SCIENCE: Philosophy & Social Aspects, SCIENCE: History, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING: Social Aspects, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING: Military Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING: Biomedical