Publisher's Synopsis
""Biological Fact And The Structure Of Society"" is a book written by the renowned anthropologist, Gregory Bateson. The book explores the relationship between biology and society, arguing that the two are intricately linked and that an understanding of one is essential to understanding the other.Bateson draws on a range of disciplines, including biology, psychology, and anthropology, to explore the ways in which biological factors shape social structures and behaviors. He also examines the ways in which social structures and behaviors can in turn influence biology, creating a complex feedback loop between the two.The book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the concept of ""biological fact"" and how it relates to social structures. The second part looks at the ways in which social structures and behaviors can influence biology, and the third part examines the implications of these findings for society as a whole.Throughout the book, Bateson uses a range of case studies and examples to illustrate his arguments, drawing on everything from animal behavior to human social structures. He also engages with a range of other thinkers and scholars, including Charles Darwin, Sigmund Freud, and Claude L�����vi-Strauss.Overall, ""Biological Fact And The Structure Of Society"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between biology and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the underlying factors that shape human behavior and social structures.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Oxford Lectures on Philosophy 1910 to 1923, by W. Bateson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766162656.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.