Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book traces the development of biological thought from the 19th century to the present day. The author argues that biology has undergone a series of paradigm shifts, each of which has led to a new understanding of the living world. The first paradigm shift occurred in the 1850s with the publication of Darwin's On the Origin of Species. Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection provided a new explanation for the diversity of life on Earth. The second paradigm shift occurred in the early 20th century with the development of genetics. Genetics provided a new understanding of the mechanisms of heredity and variation. The third paradigm shift is still ongoing and is characterized by the rise of molecular biology. Molecular biology is providing a new understanding of the structure and function of living organisms at the molecular level. The author concludes by arguing that these three paradigm shifts have led to a new understanding of the living world and that biology is now poised to make even greater progress in the years to come. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of biology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333060596_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333060596
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333060596
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