Biologiste de l'évolution, généticien et commentateur social, cet auteur a joué un rôle déterminant dans le développement des bases mathématiques de la génétique des populations et de la théorie de l'évolution. Son œuvre explore des questions profondes sur la vie, l'évolution et la nature humaine, avec une influence qui s'étend bien au-delà du domaine scientifique.
This book, the latest in the continuing debate between the genetic reductionists (such as Richard Dawkins, John Maynard Smith and E.O. Wilson) and those who argue for a rather more complex relationship between genes and the environment (such as Stephen Jay Gould, Steven Rose and Niles Eldredge). Lewontin is a forceful writer and this is an effective statement of the case against the selfish gene.
Since its inception, Introduction to Genetic Analysis (IGA) has been known for its prominent authorship including leading scientists in their field who are great educators. This market best-seller exposes students to the landmark experiments in genetics, teaching students how to analyze experimental data and how to draw their own conclusions based on scientific thinking while teaching students how to think like geneticists. Visit the preview site at www.whfreeman.com/IGA10epreview
Richard Lewontin, a prominent evolutionary biologist and critic, combines his scientific insights with his critical perspective in this concise and accessible account of biology's relevance to human affairs. He addresses common misconceptions that hinder our understanding of biology and evolution, emphasizing that genes, organisms, and environments should not be viewed as separate entities. Instead, he illustrates that an organism is the result of both genetic and environmental influences, rejecting the idea that genes solely determine an organism's traits. Lewontin argues that organisms, shaped by their circumstances, actively create, modify, and choose their environments. This work is a brilliant, passionate critique that serves as a primer on the complexities of biological processes, reminding us that living things are far more intricate than they appear. It does not propose a radical new methodology or theory but rather encourages a deeper appreciation of the interconnectedness of biological factors.
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