Written in response to an earlier article questioning certain aspects of evolution theory. Discusses ontogeny and phylogeny, the basis of evolution, chance or purpose in evolution, micro and macro-evolution, reversibility, and the evolution processes today. (MA)

Discusses interdemic (interpopulation) selection, the Levins and Boorman-Levitt models, and the significance of group selection for ecology. (JR)

Discusses the positive side of genetic technology advances and the implications for human beings, both from a sociological viewpoint and the point of view of a social philosopher. Genetic engineering, technology and counseling are discussed. (BR)

Focuses on rewards in scientific research. Discusses the social structure of science and its ability to inhibit creativity as ilustrated in the work, "The Act of Creation: Creative Processes in Science." This is related to accounts of the discovery of the chemical structure of DNA. (SA)