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100 1 _aPackard, A. S.
_q(Alpheus Spring),
_d1839-1905
245 1 0 _aLamarck, the Founder of Evolution: His Life and Work
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-02-10
508 _aProduced by Geetu Melwani, David Clarke, Laura Wisewell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution: His Life and Work" by A. S. Packard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and contributions of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, a pivotal figure in the development of evolutionary theory. It explores his groundbreaking ideas on organic evolution, the historical context of his work, and his struggles for recognition amidst a scientific landscape dominated by figures like Darwin. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the gradual reclaiming of Lamarck's legacy after years of overshadowing by Darwinism. The author reflects on the gap in knowledge regarding Lamarck's life, despite his significant contributions to biology, primarily through his works in the early 19th century. The narrative highlights Lamarck as a philosopher of biology whose theories were far ahead of his time, emphasizing his enduring impact on the discourse of evolution. By detailing the principal events and aspects of Lamarck's early life, including his military career and subsequent shift to natural sciences, the opening sets the stage for a deeper examination of his theories and their lasting influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEvolution (Biology)
653 _aLamarck, Jean Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet de, 1744-1829
653 _aNaturalists -- France -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20556
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