Model Organisms |
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| Author:
| Ankeny, Rachel A.
Leonelli, Sabina |
| Series title: | Elements in the Philosophy of Biology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-74232-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2021 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $22.00 |
Book Description:
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A philosophical exploration of the concept of the 'model organism' in contemporary biology. Thinking about model organisms in order to examine how living organisms have been brought into the laboratory and used to gain a better understanding of biology, and to explore the research practices, commitments, and norms underlying this understanding.
A philosophical exploration of the concept of the 'model organism' in contemporary biology. Thinking about model organisms in order to examine how living organisms have been brought into the laboratory and used to gain a better understanding of biology, and to explore the research practices, commitments, and norms underlying this understanding.