Form and Transformation: Generative and Relational Principles in Biology

Description: Form and Transformation: Generative and Relational Principles in Biology [Paperback] Webster, Gerry and Goodwin, Brian Product Overview Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection focuses on inheritance and survival without attempting to explain the forms organisms take. The first part of Form and Transformation looks critically at the conceptual structure of Darwinism and describes the limitations of the theory of evolution. The authors argue that a theory of biological form is needed to understand the structure of organisms and their transformations. The second part of the book explores such a theory by portraying organisms as developing and dynamic systems, within which gene action is understandable. The authors present a number of specific examples, including tetrapod limb formation and Drosophila development, to illustrate how these dynamic organisms produce generic forms. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; Reissue edition (April 28, 2011) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 302 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521207436 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 30 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.5 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.69 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #7,481,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,310 in Developmental Biology (Books) #7,444 in Biology (Books) #22,730 in Evolution (Books) #1,310 in Developmental Biology (Books) #7,444 in Biology (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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