Darwins Conjecture

Author : Geoffrey M. Hodgson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226346900
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Darwin's Conjecture written by Geoffrey M. Hodgson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A theoretical study dealing chiefly with matters of definition and clarification of terms and concepts involved in using Darwinian notions to model social phenomena.

Author : Samuel Butler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolution, Old and New, Or, The Theories of Buffon, Dr. Erasmus Darwin and Lamarck, as Compared with that of Charles Darwin written by Samuel Butler and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Samuel Butler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolution, Old and New ; Or, The Theories of Buffon, Dr. Erasmus Darwin, and Lamarck, as Compared with that of Mr. Charles Darwin written by Samuel Butler and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Brian D. Smith
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317154711
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Darwin's Medicine written by Brian D. Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darwin’s Medicine is the sequel to Brian D. Smith’s influential and critically acclaimed Future of Pharma (Gower, 2011). Whereas the earlier book predicted the evolution of the pharmaceutical market and the business models of pharmaceutical companies, Darwin’s Medicine goes much deeper into the drivers of industry change and how leading pharmaceutical and medical technology companies are adapting their strategies, structures and capabilities in practice. Through the lens of evolutionary science, Professor Smith explores the speciation of new business models in the Life Sciences Industry. This sophisticated and highly original approach offers insights into: The mechanisms of evolution in this exceptional industry; The six great technological and social shifts that are shaping its landscape; The emergence of 26 distinct, new business models; and The lessons that enable firms to direct and accelerate their own evolution. These insights map out the industry’s complex, changing landscape and provide an invaluable guide to those firms seeking to survive and thrive in this dynamic market. The book is essential reading for anyone working in or studying the pharmaceutical, medical technology and related sectors. It provides a unique and novel way of making sense of the transformation we can see going on around us and a practical, focused approach to managing a firm’s evolutionary trajectory.

Author : Ken Thompson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022667570X
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Darwin's Most Wonderful Plants written by Ken Thompson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many people, the story of Charles Darwin goes like this: he ventured to the Galapagos Islands on the Beagle, was inspired by the biodiversity of the birds he saw there, and immediately returned home to write his theory of evolution. But this simplified narrative is inaccurate and lacking: it leaves out a major part of Darwin’s legacy. He published On the Origin of Species nearly thirty years after his voyages. And much of his life was spent experimenting with and observing plants. Darwin was a brilliant and revolutionary botanist whose observations and theories were far ahead of his time. With Darwin’s Most Wonderful Plants, biologist and gardening expert Ken Thompson restores this important aspect of Darwin’s biography while also delighting in the botanical world that captivated the famous scientist. Thompson traces how well Darwin’s discoveries have held up, revealing that many are remarkably long-lasting. Some findings are only now being confirmed and extended by high-tech modern research, while some have been corrected through recent analysis. We learn from Thompson how Darwin used plants to shape his most famous theory and then later how he used that theory to further push the boundaries of botanical knowledge. We also get to look over Darwin’s shoulder as he labors, learning more about his approach to research and his astonishing capacity for hard work. Darwin’s genius was to see the wonder and the significance in the ordinary and mundane, in the things that most people wouldn’t look at twice. Both Thompson and Darwin share a love for our most wonderful plants and the remarkable secrets they can unlock. This book will instill that same joy in casual gardeners and botany aficionados alike.

Author : Elliott Sober
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1616142782
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Did Darwin Write the Origin Backwards? written by Elliott Sober and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it accurate to label Darwin’s theory "the theory of evolution by natural selection," given that the concept of common ancestry is at least as central to Darwin’s theory? Did Darwin reject the idea that group selection causes characteristics to evolve that are good for the group though bad for the individual? How does Darwin’s discussion of God in The Origin of Species square with the common view that he is the champion of methodological naturalism? These are just some of the intriguing questions raised in this volume of interconnected philosophical essays on Darwin. The author's approach is informed by modern issues in evolutionary biology, but is sensitive to the ways in which Darwin’s outlook differed from that of many biologists today. The main topics that are the focus of the book—common ancestry, group selection, sex ratio, and naturalism—have rarely been discussed in their connection with Darwin in such penetrating detail. Author Professor Sober is the 2008 winner of the Prometheus Prize. This biennial award, established in 2006 through the American Philosophical Association, is designed "to honor a distinguished philosopher in recognition of his or her lifetime contribution to expanding the frontiers of research in philosophy and science." This insightful collection of essays will be of interest to philosophers, biologists, and laypersons seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most influential scientific theories ever propounded.

Author : Kostas Kampourakis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108755437
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Philosophy of Science for Biologists written by Kostas Kampourakis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-24 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biologists rely on theories, apply models and construct explanations, but rarely reflect on their nature and structure. This book introduces key topics in philosophy of science to provide the required philosophical background for this kind of reflection, which is an important part of all aspects of research and communication in biology. It concisely and accessibly addresses fundamental questions such as: Why should biologists care about philosophy of science? How do concepts contribute to scientific advancement? What is the nature of scientific controversies in the biological sciences? Chapters draw on contemporary examples and case studies from across biology, making the discussion relevant and insightful. Written for researchers and advanced undergraduate and graduate students across the life sciences, its aim is to encourage readers to become more philosophically minded and informed to enable better scientific practice. It is also an interesting and pertinent read for philosophers of science.

Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret of the Totem written by Andrew Lang and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret of the Totem, by Andrew Lang written by Andrew Lang and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rudolf Schmid
Publisher : Chicago : Jansen, McClurg, 1885, [i.e. 1882]
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Theories of Darwin and Their Relation to Philosophy, Religion, and Morality written by Rudolf Schmid and published by Chicago : Jansen, McClurg, 1885, [i.e. 1882]. This book was released on 1882 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: