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Understanding Metaphors in the Life Sciences (Hardcover)
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Understanding Metaphors in the Life Sciences (Hardcover)
Series: Understanding Life
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Covering a range of metaphors from a diverse field of sciences,
from cell and molecular biology to evolution, ecology, and
biomedicine, Understanding Metaphors in the Life Sciences explores
the positive and negative implications of the widespread use of
metaphors in the biological and life sciences. From genetic codes,
programs, and blueprints, to cell factories, survival of the
fittest, the tree of life, selfish genes, and ecological niches, to
genome editing with CRISPR's molecular scissors, metaphors are
ubiquitous and vital components of the modern life sciences. But
how exactly do metaphors help scientists to understand the objects
they study? How can they mislead both scientists and laypeople
alike? And what should we all understand about the implications of
science's reliance on metaphorical speech and thought for objective
knowledge and adequate public policy informed by science? This book
will literally help you to better understand the metaphorical
dimensions of science.
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