{"product_id":"what-makes-biology-unique-considerations-on-the-autonomy-of-a-scientific-discipline","title":"What Makes Biology Unique?: Considerations on the Autonomy of a Scientific Discipline","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection of revised and new essays argues that biology is an autonomous science rather than a branch of the physical sciences. Ernst Mayr  widely considered the most eminent evolutionary biologist of the 20th century  offers insights on the history of evolutionary thought  critiques the conditions of philosophy to the science of biology  and comments on several of the major developments in evolutionary theory. Notably  Mayr explains that Darwins theory of evolution is actually five separate theories  each with its own history  trajectory and impact. Ernst Mayr  commonly referred to as the \"Darwin of the 20th century\" and listed as one of the top 100 scientists of all-time  is Professor Emeritus at Harvard University. What Makes Biology Unique is the 25th book he has written during his long and prolific career. His recent books include This is Biology: The Science of the Living World (Belknap Press  1997) and What Evolution Is (Basic Books  2002).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966618136629,"sku":"ByrdShop_0521841143","price":35.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780521841146.jpg?v=1770571801","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/what-makes-biology-unique-considerations-on-the-autonomy-of-a-scientific-discipline","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}