There is a revolution underway in biology. It is based on a new
perception of bodies and genes, in which the former are the end
product of the latter within the continuum of evolution. Twenty
five years after Richard Dawkins helped revolutionize our thinking
about "selfish genes," it is time to re-evaluate. "Revolutionary
Biology" explains in simple, vivid terms what this exciting
approach has to offer, and then applies its stunning insights to
human beings. This novel perspective, galvanizes our understanding
of how evolution works, what living things are all about and, not
least what it means to be human. The controversial disciplines of
sociobiology and evolutionary psychology have generated startling
insights into longstanding questions concerning the nature and
purpose of families, altruism vs. selfishness, and free will vs.
biological determinism. Written by one of its foremost figures,
"Revolutionary Biology" is a manifesto and educated layman's guide
to this ongoing revolution.
Barash's purpose is to demystify the basic concepts of the
genetic revolution and take the reader on a tour--accessible and
authoritative--of the principles that underlie this fascinating
turn in scientific thought. Much has been written about evolution,
animals, and the animal and evolutionary origins of human behavior,
yet only recently have biologists begun to appreciate these
connections. The key concept is that genes--not species, not
groups, and not even individuals--are the apple of evolution's eye.
The result has been a major biological paradigm shift that is
making itself felt in the social sciences as well. Barash explores
the phenomenon of altruism both at the animal level, and the human
level.
Barash draws not only on a wealth of biological evidence but on
literature, philosophy, and the familiar details of everyday life
to communicate the essentials of this increasingly influential
approach to the study of the human species. Clearly and engagingly
written, "Revolutionary Biology" will be fascinating reading for
those seeking an entry into this new science.
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