Reductionism: A Beginner's Guide

by Alastair I.M. Rae

Book Overview

An unparalleled introduction to how the science of the small explains the biggest phenomena of life

From the atom to our societies, this is an unparalleled introduction to how the science of the small explains the biggest phenomena of life. Ever since the ancient Greeks conceived of the atom, humans have sought the smallest ingredients of existence. In the past century, the use of reductionism to understand behaviour has gained momentum...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780742541
• ISBN13: 9781780742540
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.7"