The Strategy of the Genes

The Strategy of the Genes

Waddington C. H. - 2015

Overview

First published in 1957, this seminal work bridges analytical and theoretical biology. It places the insights of analytical biology within a context that acknowledges the complexities of its core concepts and objectives. The essays address fundamental problems in classical biology, including the precise nature of biological organization, the processes that generate it, and the specifics of evolution. It explores the idea that organisms possess a unique constitutive principle distinct from inanimate matter, aiming to align these concepts with analytical biology.

Who it's for

• Students and researchers in biology and evolutionary theory.
• Readers interested in the philosophical underpinnings of biological science.
• Those seeking a foundational text on the nature of living systems.

Key features

• Paperback edition
• 274 pages
• Published in 2015
• ISBN: 9781138998131
• Publisher: Taylor&Francis