Species: The evolution of the idea 12 Oct 2017 My revised book is now titled Species: The evolution of the idea, and now contains a philosophy section as well as a complete list of species concept[ion]s and an appendix of all taxonomic levels I could locate. It is due out in February 2018 from CRC Press. I have done a complete revision of all sections and gone back to the sources for checking and added a slew of new citations. There’s some new history as well. I fixed all the mistakes of the first edition I could find or which were pointed out to me, pointedly. Keep an eye out for the announcement of the publication details. At the moment, the book page at CRC Press is a placeholder. Also keep an eye out for Brent Mishler’s book What are species? due in March. Biology Ecology and Biodiversity Evolution Genetics History Natural Classification Philosophy Science Species and systematics Species concept Systematics
Biology Psychiatric Tales 23 Sep 2009 This comic book, which is on psychiatry in general, looks very good. Click here for an eleven page excerpt on schizophrenia. I can vouch for the accuracy of this: I once had a staff member fall victim to the disorder and my manager behaved like she was a potential ax… Read More
Creationism and Intelligent Design Genes – the language of God 5: God and genes 15 Jul 201410 Aug 2014 Genes – the language of God 0: Preface Genes – the language of God 1: Genes as Language Genes – the language of God 2: Other popular gene myths and metaphors Genes – the language of God 3: Why genes aren’t information Genes – the language of God 4: Why… Read More
Genetics Update: Genetic information paper 22 Jan 2010 I have updated my paper on deflating genetic information. The new version is here. Details: A deflation of genetic information ABSTRACT: It is often claimed there is information in some biological entity or process, most especially in genes. Genetic “information” refers to distinct notions, either of concrete properties of molecular… Read More