Debating Biology -

Routledge, 2003-07-31. Paperback. Good.

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New. Relations between the biological and social sciences have been hotly contested and debated over the years. The uses and abuses of biology, not least to legitimate or naturalize social inequalities and to limit freedoms, have rightly been condemned. All too often, however the style of debate has been reductionist and ultimately unfruitful. As we enter an age in which ultr-Darwinian forms of explanation gather momentum and the bio-tech revolution threatens a 'Brave New World' of possibilities, there is urgent need to re-open the dialogue and rethink these issues in more productive ways. Debating Biology takes a fresh look at the relationship between biology and society as it is played out in the arena of health and medicine. Bringing together contributions from both biologists and sociologists, the book is divided into five themed sections: - Theorising Biology draws on a range of critical perspectives to discuss the case or 'bringing back' the biological into sociology. -… Read More

Paperback / softback. New. Debating Biology takes a fresh look at the relationship between biology and society as it is played out in the arena of health and medicine.

Routledge, 2003. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 304 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches.

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Routledge, 2003. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 304 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches.

Routledge. Paperback. New. 9x6x0.