The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis? - Couverture souple

Hertwig, Oscar; Mitchell, P Chalmers (Peter Chalmers)

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1023228114 ISBN 13 : 9781023228114

Editeur : Anson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

Oscar Hertwig's "The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis? The Basis of a Theory of Organic Development" delves into a foundational debate within the field of biology: the age-old question of preformation versus epigenesis. This meticulously reprinted edition explores the historical arguments surrounding organic development and the very nature of genetics. Hertwig examines the competing theories that shaped our understanding of how living organisms develop, offering insight into the scientific landscape of his time. A crucial text for anyone interested in the history of science, "The Biological Problem of To-day" presents a clear exposition of the biological questions that spurred decades of research and laid the groundwork for modern genetic studies. Explore the arguments that defined early biological thought and discover the roots of contemporary understanding of genetics and epigenesis. This volume provides a valuable resource for students and scholars alike, offering a window into the evolution of scientific ideas.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Anson Street Press
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1023228114
• ISBN 13: 9781023228114
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible