Biology and Its Makers by William A. Locy
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| Author | Locy, William A. (William Albert), 1857-1924 |
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| LoC No. | 08021045 |
| Title |
Biology and Its Makers With Portraits and Other Illustrations |
| Contents | An 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. |
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| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Biology -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58867 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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