Frederick B. Churchill
August Weismann
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674736894
- author:
- Frederick B. Churchill
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 720
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.5 x 4.1 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
August Weismann Development, Heredity, and Evolution by Frederick B. Churchill This biography offers a comprehensive examination of August Weismann's life and work, situating him within the intellectual currents of his era. Weismann's pioneering contributions to evolutionary theory, including his germ plasm theory, had a lasting impact on the development of genetics and evolution in the twentieth century. Churchill delves into the development of Weismann's work, exploring the intersection of cytology, embryology, and cell biology with natural history. This deeply researched biography provides an expanded history of biology from 1859 to 1914, shedding new light on a pivotal figure in the life sciences. A detailed and engaging account of August Weismann's extraordinary life and career, this book is sure to become a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science.
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