Diversity and complexity are the hallmarks of living forms. Yet science aims for general causal explanations of its observations - so how can this be achieved in the non-physical sciences? This new book considers whether there can bea general theory in biology and the social sciences, that is in any way equivalent to those seen in physics. INDICE: Preface; 1: The Rutherford dictum and its meaning for biology; 2: Plus ,Cca change; 3: The Expansion of Selection Theory; 4: Evolutionary Epistemology; 5: Selection and Cultural Change; 6: Further applications of selection theory to aspects of human culture; 7: Levels of Selection; References
- ISBN: 978-0-19-954495-0
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 224
- Fecha Publicación: 29/04/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés