{"title":"Richard Levins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Levins\u003c\/strong\u003e offers profound insights into the intricate relationship between biology and society. His works explore complex scientific concepts through a dialectical lens, encouraging readers to consider the dynamic interplay of factors shaping the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those intrigued by \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, Levins's writing challenges conventional perspectives and invites thoughtful reflection on ecological and evolutionary processes. His books blend rigorous analysis with a philosophical approach to biology.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dialectical-biologist-by-richard-lewontin-9780674202832","title":"The Dialectical Biologist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientists act within a social context and from a philosophical perspective that is inherently political. Whether they realise it or not, scientists always choose sides. \u003cem\u003eThe Dialectical Biologist\u003c\/em\u003e explores this political nature of scientific inquiry, advancing its argument within the framework of Marxist dialectic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese essays stress the concepts of continual change and codetermination between organism and environment, part and whole, structure and process, science and politics. Throughout, this book questions our accepted definitions and biases, showing the self-reflective nature of scientific activity within society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471751463148,"sku":"9780674202832","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674202832-the-dialectical-biologist.jpg?v=1775252546"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-levins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}