New biology, the: a battle between mechanism and organicism
Auteur :
Reiss, Michael J. / Ruse, Michael
Éditeur :
Harvard University Press
ISBN :
9780674972247
Date de publication :
20 juin 2023
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,6 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The New Biology argues that mechanical reductionism, though helpful in answering many biological questions, cannot on its own explain complex biological systems. Promoting a more holistic approach, the authors contend that both mechanistic and organicist views are invaluable frameworks for understanding life.