The Social Meaning of Modern Biology: From Social Darwinism to Sociobiology

by Howard L. Kaye

Book Overview

The Social Meaning of Modern Biology analyzes the cultural significance of recurring attempts since the time of Darwin to extract social and moral guidance from the teachings of modern biology. Such... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300046154
• ISBN13: 9780300046151
• Release Date: September 1989
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Awesomely comprehensive

Excellent scholarly, in-depth, and knowledgeable book which reveals, among other things, what is science and what is myth in the vast field of modern biology. Exhaustively footnoted.

Fabulous!

A wonderful and insightful look at the effects of modern medecine and scientific advancements on our society. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the world around them.