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As Ernst Mayr, the most eminent evolutionary biologist of the 20th century, turns 100 years old, he offers this collection of essays that argue that biology is an autonomous science rather than a branch of the physical sciences. He offers insights on the history of evolutionary thought, critiques the conditions of philosophy to science of biology, and more. 0-521-84114-3$30.00 / Cambridge University Press

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This collection of revised and new essays argues that biology is an autonomous science rather than a branch of the physical sciences. Ernst Mayr, widely considered the most eminent evolutionary biologist of the 20th century, offers insights on the history of evolutionary thought, critiques the conditions of philosophy to the science of biology, and comments on several of the major developments in evolutionary theory. Notably, Mayr explains that Darwin's theory of evolution is actually five separate theories, each with its own history, trajectory and impact. Ernst Mayr, commonly referred to as the "Darwin of the 20th century" and listed as one of the top 100 scientists of all-time, is Professor Emeritus at Harvard University. What Makes Biology Unique is the 25th book he has written during his long and prolific career. His recent books include This is Biology: The Science of the Living World (Belknap Press, 1997) and What Evolution Is (Basic Books, 2002).

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  • Title What Makes Biology Unique?: Considerations on the Autonomy of a Scientific Discipline
  • Author Ernst Mayr
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 232
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2004-08-09
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Glossary, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780521841146 / 0521841143
  • Weight 1.07 lbs (0.49 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.32 x 6.36 x 0.84 in (23.67 x 16.15 x 2.13 cm)
  • Category Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Biology - Philosophy, Evolution (Biology) - Philosophy
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004045888
  • Dewey Decimal Code 570.1

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