The Weismann, August 1834-1914 creator Thomson, J. Arthur (John Arthur) 1861-1933 Thomson, Margaret R. text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Evolution Theory, Vol. 1 of 2" by August Weismann is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work builds upon the foundations of evolutionary thought established by Darwin and others, delving into the intricacies of heredity, descent, and the processes that govern the transformation of life forms over time. Weismann aims to present a coherent theory of evolution, countering criticisms and integrating newly observed facts within a broader context. The opening of the book introduces the author's motivation for compiling these lectures, which encompass his lifelong research and advocacy for the Theory of Descent. Weismann argues that the diversity of life has evolved through a series of transformations from simpler forms, linking the concepts of heredity, reproduction, and evolution. He emphasizes the importance of grounding theories in observable facts and acknowledges the evolving nature of understanding within biological science. Through a historical lens, he sets the stage for discussing the various theories of evolution while identifying his own views and the significant contributions of earlier naturalists. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-01-06 Constanze Hofmann, Alan, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library and The Internet Archive.) Original publication data not identified Evolution (Biology) QH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64227 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64227 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134459.0 64227