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In "Evolution's Eye," Susan Oyama critiques the dominant gene-centered perspective in evolutionary biology, using humor to expose its rhetorical tactics. She advocates for a multifocal approach rooted in developmental systems theory, which emphasizes the interplay of various factors in evolution rather than a simplistic nature-nurture dichotomy. This work builds on her previous insights, offering a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities of development and evolution.
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Evolution's Eye: A Systems View of the Biology-Culture Divide, Susan Oyama
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Evolution's Eye: A Systems View of the Biology-Culture Divide
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Susan Oyama
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780822324720
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Science & Math, Natural sciences, Psychological Topics, Philosophical Topics, Biology, Science, Evolution
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- In "Evolution's Eye," Susan Oyama critiques the dominant gene-centered perspective in evolutionary biology, using humor to expose its rhetorical tactics. She advocates for a multifocal approach rooted in developmental systems theory, which emphasizes the interplay of various factors in evolution rather than a simplistic nature-nurture dichotomy. This work builds on her previous insights, offering a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities of development and evolution.