Genetics and Philosophy

'A valuable resource for students and other readers interested in science and philosophy and the history of these fields, along with modern applications of genetic information, including the bioethics of genomic analysis ... Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through professionals; informed general audiences.' D. L. Beach, Choice
'Griffiths and Stotz have written an important book. It is a bridge between the way scientists traditionally approach their work and the way philosophers do theirs.' Elof Axel Carlson, The Quarterly Review of Biology
'... offers an in depth study of the current lines of thought in the field of philosophy of science and a thorough and thoughtful critical reflection ... a relevant book for a diverse audience, including molecular biologists who want to read an in depth philosophical discussion of their field, as well as philosophers of science and philosophers in general.' Kristien Hens, Ethical Perspectives
'This book is intended as an introduction to philosophical issues raised by genetics. One of its many strengths is that it construes genetics very broadly to include all of heredity, including genomics. The range of topics covered is admirable; all standard themes in the philosophy of genetics are treated at an introductory level - reductionism, genetic information, heritability, adaptationism, and so forth.' Sahotra Sarkar, Isis