Life as It Is: Biology for the Public Sphere
9780520253575
Description
This concise, accessible book considers from a biological perspective the controversial issues of our abortion, euthanasia, engineered evolution, cooperativity, and the future of sustainable life on this planet. Exploring in fascinating detail the processes by which cells come into being and multiply, Loomis clearly and simply explains the latest in complex biological research. He reviews recent insights into molecular and human evolution, the role of DNA sequences in determining traits, and the biological basis for consciousness, all of which, he argues, need to be considered when making life-and-death decisions and wrestling with questions about the limits to intervention.
Productinformatie
| Auteur | Loomis, William F. |
|---|---|
| Uitgever | University of California Press |
| Publicatiedatum | 03-03-2008 |
| Aantal pagina's | 272 |
| Taal | English |
| Bindwijze | hardcover |
| Afmetingen | 1.9 x 14.6 x 21 centimeters |
| Gewicht | 458 grams |
| Editie | 1 |
| ISBN | 9780520253575 |
| Conditie | Als nieuw |
Features
Author
Loomis, William F.
Binding
hardcover
Language
English
Pages
272
Publication date
03-03-2008
Publisher
University of California Press
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