Philosophy of Microbiology
Author:   Maureen O'Malley (University of Sydney)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
ISBN:  

9781107621503


Pages:   280
Publication Date:   28 August 2014
Format:   Paperback
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Philosophy of Microbiology


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Microbes and microbiology are seldom encountered in philosophical accounts of the life sciences. Although microbiology is a well-established science and microbes the basis of life on this planet, neither the organisms nor the science have been seen as philosophically significant. This book will change that. It fills a major gap in the philosophy of biology by examining central philosophical issues in microbiology. Topics are drawn from evolutionary microbiology, microbial ecology, and microbial classification. These discussions are aimed at philosophers and scientists who wish to gain insight into the basic philosophical issues of microbiology.

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Author:   Maureen O'Malley (University of Sydney)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.410kg
ISBN:  

9781107621503


ISBN 10:   110762150
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   28 August 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

An introduction to philosophy of microbiology; 1. Philosophy in microbiology; microbes in philosophy; 2. Philosophical debates in high-level microbial classification; 3. Philosophical debates in species-level microbial classification; 4. Philosophical issues in microbial evolution; 5. Microbial ecology from a philosophical perspective; 6. Microbes as model biological systems; Conclusion. Further philosophical questions.

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'Many readers will be familiar with the basic concepts behind the topics discussed in this book, but the author's treatment of these topics is guaranteed to make readers think about them more deeply and in new ways ... Recommended. Graduate students, researchers/faculty, professionals/practitioners.' R. K. Harris, Choice


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Maureen O'Malley is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Sydney.

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