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Essays of a Biologist

Author : Julian Huxley

Publisher : Good Press

Page : 201 pages

File Size : 31,28 MB

Release : 2021-11-05

Category : Fiction

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Essays of a Biologist

Author : Julian Huxley

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Page : 336 pages

File Size : 44,87 MB

Release : 1923

Category : Biology

ISBN :

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Essays of a Biologist By John Buchan

Author : Essays Of a Biologist

Publisher : BEYOND BOOKS HUB

Page : 300 pages

File Size : 22,68 MB

Release : 2021-01-01

Category : Education

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Essays of a Biologist By John Buchan Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches, etc We have endeavored to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artifact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy. Essays of a Biologist By John Buchan



Junk Food Monkeys

Author : Robert M. Sapolsky

Publisher :

Page : 247 pages

File Size : 30,65 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Behaviorism (Psychology)

ISBN : 9780747258452

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The Trouble With Testosterone

Author : Robert M. Sapolsky

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 38,72 MB

Release : 2012-10-16

Category : Science

ISBN : 1439125058

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Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize From the man who Oliver Sacks hailed as “one of the best scientist/writers of our time,” a collection of sharply observed, uproariously funny essays on the biology of human culture and behavior. In the tradition of Stephen Jay Gould and Oliver Sacks, Robert Sapolsky offers a sparkling and erudite collection of essays about science, the world, and our relation to both. “The Trouble with Testosterone” explores the influence of that notorious hormone on male aggression. “Curious George’s Pharmacy” reexamines recent exciting claims that wild primates know how to medicate themselves with forest plants. “Junk Food Monkeys” relates the adventures of a troop of baboons who stumble upon a tourist garbage dump. And “Circling the Blanket for God” examines the neurobiological roots underlying religious belief. Drawing on his career as an evolutionary biologist and neurobiologist, Robert Sapolsky writes about the natural world vividly and insightfully. With candor, humor, and rich observations, these essays marry cutting-edge science with humanity, illuminating the interconnectedness of the world’s inhabitants with skill and flair.



The Dialectical Biologist

Author : Richard Levins

Publisher : Harvard University Press

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 15,9 MB

Release : 1987-03-15

Category : Science

ISBN : 0674255313

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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 codetermination 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.



Philosophy of Science for Biologists

Author : Kostas Kampourakis

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 341 pages

File Size : 13,91 MB

Release : 2020-09-24

Category : Science

ISBN : 1108491839

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A short and accessible introduction to philosophy of science for students and researchers across the life sciences.



What Makes Biology Unique?

Author : Ernst Mayr

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 35,15 MB

Release : 2007-04-16

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 9780521700344

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This book, a collection of essays written by the most eminent evolutionary biologist of the twentieth century, explores biology as an autonomous science, offers insights on the history of evolutionary thought, critiques the contributions of philosophy to the science of biology, and comments on several of the major ongoing issues in evolutionary theory. Notably, Mayr explains that Darwin's theory of evolution is actually five separate theories, each with its own history, trajectory and impact. Natural selection is a separate idea from common descent, and from geographic speciation, and so on. A number of the perennial Darwinian controversies may well have been caused by the confounding of the five separate theories into a single composite. Those interested in evolutionary theory, or the philosophy and history of science will find useful ideas in this book, which should appeal to virtually anyone with a broad curiosity about biology.



On Becoming a Biologist

Author : John Janovy

Publisher : U of Nebraska Press

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 39,47 MB

Release : 2004-01-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 0803276206

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?We share a common bond with even the most bizarre beetle of the Peruvian rain forest,? asserts John Janovy Jr. ?A belief in that common bond might, in fact, be the most fundamental characteristic of a biologist.? And biologists see the worth of a plant or an animal not in monetary terms but in its contribution to our understanding of life. The famous naturalist brings a humanist?s vision to this superbly written book. On Becoming a Biologist is grounded in reality, cognizant of practical matters (education and jobs) as well as the ideals that inform the profession?a reverence for life and a responsibility to humankind and its future. Janovy draws on his experiences as a graduate and postdoctoral student, on his rewarding relationships with teachers, and on his fieldwork as a naturalist. This edition includes new information throughout the book regarding pertinent events, issues, and changes in technology.



I Wish I'd Made You Angry Earlier

Author : Max F. Perutz

Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 38,78 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9780198590279

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This collection of essays from Nobel Laureate Max Perutz explores a wide range of scientific and personal topics with insight and lucidity. It includes lively anecdotes about key figures in 20th-century science.