The Concept of the Gene in Development and Evolution

The Concept of the Gene in Development and Evolution
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 405
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ISBN-10 : 9780521771870
ISBN-13 : 0521771870
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Book Synopsis The Concept of the Gene in Development and Evolution by : Peter J. Beurton

Download or read book The Concept of the Gene in Development and Evolution written by Peter J. Beurton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-05-29 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in molecular biological research in the latter half of the twentieth century have made the story of the gene vastly complicated: the more we learn about genes, the less sure we are of what a gene really is. Knowledge about the structure and functioning of genes abounds, but the gene has also become curiously intangible. This collection of essays renews the question: what are genes? Philosophers, historians and working scientists re-evaluate the question in this volume, treating the gene as a focal point of interdisciplinary and international research. It will be of interest to professionals and students in the philosophy and history of science, genetics and molecular biology.


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