02153cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000250012624500280015126400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550802020039652011300059853400450172865300140177365300090178785600430179653319UtSlPG20260610134229.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a21011719  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQH1 aKidd, Walter,d1852-10aInitiative in Evolution 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-10-19  aProduced by Thiers Halliwell, Chris Curnow and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)  a"Initiative in Evolution" by Walter Kidd is a scientific treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intriguing debates surrounding evolutionary theory, focusing on the roles of Lamarckism and Darwinism in the context of biological evolution. With numerous illustrations, it provides a detailed examination of how modifications in organisms might arise from both inherited traits and environmental responses.  The opening of the text sets the stage for a rigorous exploration of evolutionary concepts by highlighting the historical context of biological inquiry, particularly following the Great War. It introduces the idea that the study of evolution involves questioning established doctrines and emphasizes a shift toward understanding how adaptations and changes may be transmitted across generations. Kidd proposes that examining the arrangement of mammalian hair serves as a key focal point, acting as a concrete example of how environmental factors may influence evolution and how these effects could potentially align with neo-Lamarckian principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEvolution  aHair40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53319