| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 220 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Limits. The limits of life ; Living within limits ; Life is optimism triumphant -- pt. 2. Aspects of physical reality. The search for truth ; Believe or know ; Time and events ; Things change ; Scientific reality -- pt. 3. Aspects of biological reality. Darwin and Mendel ; Individualism and evolution ; The double helix ; The micro evolution of life. |
| Summary |
Presenting his view of life as "optimism triumphant," Dr. Ken Merz, Sr., reflects on the limits of life, the limits of the physical universe, and the role of humans in that universe. He explains various laws of science while reviewing aspects of physical reality, aspects of biological reality, and definitions of scientific reality. Discussing mankind's ongoing search for truth, he examines the distinction between believing and knowing. The book's themes include time and change, with a consideration of the work of Darwin, Mendel, and Watson and Crick. Explaining the basics of the double helix of DNA and the micro evolution of life, Dr. Merz ponders individualism and evolution, and makes a plea for humans to wield their power over life responsibly. --From publisher's description. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Truth.
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Truth. |
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Science -- Philosophy.
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Science -- Philosophy. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Merz, Kenneth M., 1922-2007. Living within limits. New York : Algora Pub., ©2008 9780875865850 0875865852 (DLC) 2008016761 (OCoLC)224446542 |
| ISBN |
9780875865874 (electronic book) |
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0875865879 (electronic book) |
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0875865852 (paper) |
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0875865860 (cloth) |
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9780875865850 (paper) |
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9780875865867 (cloth) |
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1281793736 |
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9781281793737 |
| Standard No. |
9786611793739 |
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