Contributions

  • Lewontin, Richard C., 1929- - Contributor

Publication

1985 - Brand: Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Mass, Massachusetts

Language

English

Word Count

75,750 words, Guess

Page Count

303 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more

Classifications

  • DDC574/.01
  • LCCQH331 .L529 1985
  • LCCQH331.L529 1985

Description

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. Throughout, this book questions our accepted definitions and biases, showing the self-reflective nature of scientific activity within society.

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Subjects

Topics

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