History and Philosophy of Biology, Paperback by Kretsinger, Robert, ISBN 9814635049, ISBN-13 9789814635042, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK

Kretsinger explores what science is, how various cultures have thought about science, and contemporary perspectives on science and how they have evolved in recent centuries. He covers history and philosophy, physical sciences, biology, and society and science. Among his topics are pre-Hellenic science, China and early science, Christianity and science, the scientific revolution, engineering, alchemy, the periodic table, geology, anatomy, embryology, paleontology, the origin of life, consent, art, global warming, and free will. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()