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The joy of science : an examination of how scientists ask and answer questions using the story of evolution as a paradigm / edited by Richard A. Lockshin.

Title
The joy of science : an examination of how scientists ask and answer questions using the story of evolution as a paradigm / edited by Richard A. Lockshin.
Publication
Dordrecht : Springer, c2007.

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Lockshin, R. A. (Richard A.)
Description
xi, 440 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
Summary
"This book, by a practicing and successful scientist, explores why questions arise in science and looks at how questions are tackled, what constitutes a valid answer and why."--Back cover.
Subject
  • Biological Evolution
  • Evolution
  • Science > Philosophy
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
How science works -- Origin of the theory of evolution: time and change -- Origin of the theory of evolution: social aspects -- Molecular basis of evolutionary theory -- History of the earth and the origin of life -- Origin of species -- Evolution of humans.
ISBN
  • 140206098X
  • 9781402060984
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library