Lewontin, Richard C.

Biology Under the Influence: Dialectical Essays on the Coevolution of Nature and Society

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ISBN 13:
9781583671573
author:
Lewontin, Richard C.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Monthly Review Press,U.S.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
152 mm X 229 mm
Genre:
Geography & Geosciences Textbook
Condition:
New
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£24.21

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Biology Under the Influence: Dialectical Essays on the Coevolution of Nature and Society This collection of essays challenges the dominant views of science and nature, offering a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between the two. Richard Lewontin and Richard Levins argue that the natural world is shaped by social and ideological factors, and that a dialectical approach can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the world. By examining the nature of science, biology, evolution, and the environment, Lewontin and Levins aim to demystify the scientific process and empower the public to engage with complex issues. Their work provides a critical analysis of the ways in which science is used to naturalize social inequalities and alienate us from the natural world. Through their essays, Lewontin and Levins demonstrate the value of a dialectical approach in understanding the dynamic interplay between nature and society.

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