by Brian Goodwin (Author)
Challenging Darwin's theories, Brian Goodwin argues that it is possible to understand evolution as a process that is pushed by the intrinsic properties of living matter, rather than pulled by natural selection. He shows how seemingly complex strucures such as wings or eyes can be built up in a series of simple, self-organising steps. Goodwin's new biology is not only an exact science, it is also a science for a new age that transforms the competitive individualism into a post-modern science of qualities.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: New
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 01 Dec 1997
ISBN 10: 075380171X
ISBN 13: 9780753801710
Book Overview: *Controversial new theory. *Accessible, yet incisive exploration of new scientific debate. *'Goodwin's concerns must preoccupy all of us' Times Higher Education Supplement