Genetics - General and Miscellaneous, Biology - General & Miscellaneous, Philosophy of Science - Social Aspects, Human Ecology, Evolution
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Overview
In Reconstructing Biology, noted biologist and educator John Vandermeer explores the ways in which the science of biology has been and continues to be misinterpreted and misappropriated on behalf of some of the most pernicious doctrines and policies of the past 200 years. From the politics of genetics to the biology of IQ, Reconstructing Biology is must reading for anyone concerned about the role of science in the most important social and political issues of our time.Editorials
Booknews
A deconstruction of traditional scientific values predicated on the idea that "the trinity" of genetic determinism, neo-Malthusianism, and nature worship is a social construction built by biologists and popular culture. Although a weighty thesis, fortunately for the reader Vandermeer (biology, U. of Michigan) treats his subject with a thorough, intelligent, and conversational approach weaving social politics into the fabric of evolutionary and ecological pedagogy, raising questions (and providing answers) for the dilemmas of over-population, environmental issues, and the role science plays in advancing both misconceptions and resolutions in the "new age". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
June 7, 1996
Publisher
New York : Wiley, c1996.
Pages
496
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780471109174