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100 1 _aLocy, William A.
_q(William Albert),
_d1857-1924
245 1 0 _aBiology and Its Makers :
_bWith Portraits and Other Illustrations
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-02-11
505 0 _aAn outline of the rise of biology and of the epochs in its history -- Vesalius and the overthrow of authority in science -- William Harvey and experimental observation -- The introduction of the microscope and the progress of independent observation -- The progress of minute anatomy -- Linnæus and scientific natural history -- Cuvier and the rise of comparative anatomy -- Bichat and the birth of histology -- The rise of physiology: Harvey. Haller. Johannes Müller -- Von Baer and the rise of embryology -- The cell-theory: Schleiden. Schwann. Schultze -- Protoplasm the physical basis of life -- The work of Pasteur, Koch, and others -- Heredity and germinal continuity: Mendel. Galton. Weismann -- The science of fossil life -- What evolution is: the evidence upon which it rests, etc. -- Theories of evolution: Lamarck. Darwin -- Theories continued: Wiesmann. De Vries -- The rise of evolutionary thought -- Retrospect and prospect. Present tendencies in biology.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Biology and Its Makers" by William A. Locy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of biological science through the lives and contributions of key figures in the field. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how biological ideas emerged and evolved, addressing various epochs in the history of biology, from ancient times to the modern era. The opening of the book emphasizes the increasing inquiries from students and professionals about the foundation and progress of biology, particularly highlighting the importance of understanding organic evolution in context with other biological research. Locy outlines his intention to present a non-technical narrative, making the subject accessible for a broader audience. He notes significant advances in biology during the 19th century, the impact of microscopy, and the philosophical underpinnings established by earlier thinkers, preparing readers for an in-depth exploration of how biological science unified through the contributions of its pioneers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiology -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58867
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