{"product_id":"the-dialectical-biologist-paperback","title":"The Dialectical Biologist - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Levins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard Lewontin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScientists act within a social context and from a philosophical perspective that is inherently political. Whether they realize it or not, scientists always choose sides. \u003ci\u003eThe Dialectical Biologist\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 9.26 x 6.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 1987\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723447636031,"sku":"9780674202832","price":88.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5362471c4f05f3f05723fc0e8be737f3.webp?v=1765099199","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-dialectical-biologist-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}