The social cell.

An essay is presented on the use of cell biology concepts to explain social and cultural mechanisms, arguing that like biological cells, social cells must also find and metabolize energy, preserve and defend themselves, evolve, and reproduce. Examples are presented of social cells with similar mecha...

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Publicado en:New Statesman Vol. 140; no. 5084/5085; pp. 48 - 53
Autor principal: Dennett, Daniel
Formato: Essay
Publicado: New Statesman Ltd. 12/19/2011
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