{"product_id":"the-role-of-mathematics-in-evolutionary-theory-9781108727853","title":"The Role of Mathematics in Evolutionary Theory","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe role of mathematical modeling in modern evolutionary theory has raised concerns on how abstract formulae can say anything about empirical phenomena of evolution. This Element introduces philosophical approaches to this problem and proposes a new account according to which evolutionary models are based on causal and mathematical assumptions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'… there are several fascinating questions left to explore using the groundwork laid out in this excellent and thought-provoking book.' Jussi Lehtonen, Trends in Ecology and Evolution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Math for evolution: Holy Grail or poisoned chalice?; 2. The received view; 3. The statisticalist controversy; 4. Beyond dualism; 5. Causal foundations of evolutionary theory; 6. Conclusion.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084549615959,"sku":"9781108727853","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781108727853.jpg?v=1762206773","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-role-of-mathematics-in-evolutionary-theory-9781108727853","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}