Degrees of Freedom - Living in Dynamic B
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Book Overview Drawing especially on insights emerging from studies of the cellular networks formed by fungi, this book describes the fundamental indete...
Drawing especially on insights emerging from studies of the cellular networks formed by fungi, this book describes the fundamental indeterminacy that enables life forms to thrive in and create inconstant circumstances. It explains how indeterminacy arises from counteraction between associative and dissociative processes at the reactive interfaces between living systems and their surroundings. It stresses the relevance of these processes to understanding the dynamic contexts within which living systems of all kinds -- including human societies-explore for, use up, conserve and recycle sources of energy.
By focusing on dynamic boundaries, the book counterbalances the discretist view that living systems are assembled entirely from building-block-like units -- individuals and genes -- that can be freely sifted, as opposed to channeled, by natural selection. It also shows how the versatility that enables life forms to proliferate in rich environments, whilst minimizing losses in restrictive environments, depends on capacities for error and co-operation within a fluid, non-hierarchical power structure. Understanding this point yields a more compassionate, less competitive and less self-centred outlook on life's successes and failures.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 312 | Language: English | Publisher: IMPERIAL COLLEGE PR | ISBN: 1860941028
FormatPaperback
Pages312
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1860941028
EAN9781860941023
PublisherIMPERIAL COLLEGE PR
Publication Date1970-01-01
EditionNew Ed edition
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.95 Pounds
Length8.3 Inches
Width6.0 Inches
Height0.6 Inches
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