Natur und Mensch by Ernst Haeckel
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"Natur und Mensch" by Ernst Haeckel is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an introduction to the ideas and works of Haeckel, particularly his contributions to biological sciences and evolution. It likely covers topics such as the theory of evolution, the significance of Darwin's work, and Haeckel's own theories on the evolution of life, including the connection between humans and other species. The opening of
the text provides context about Haeckel’s life, detailing his background, education, and the early influences that shaped his scientific pursuits. It describes his initial foray into medicine against his wishes, leading to a profound interest in zoology sparked by his research in Italy. Notably, the text prepares for a discussion of evolutionary theory, hinting at Haeckel's engagement with Darwinian concepts and the subsequent cerebral battles regarding the theory of descent, offering the reader an insight into the scientific environment of the time and the controversies that surrounded it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Neumann, Carl W. (Carl Wilhelm), 1871-1939 |
| Title |
Natur und Mensch Sechs Abschnitte aus Werken von Ernst Haeckel |
| Contents | Einleitung: Ernst Haeckel -- Inhalt und Bedeutung der Abstammungslehre -- Schöpfungsperioden und Schöpfungsurkunden -- Die Gasträatheorie -- Erfahrung und Erkenntnis -- Arabische Korallen -- Brussa und der asiatische Olymp. |
| Credits |
Produced by Ralph Janke, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Jens Sadowski,and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history |
| Subject | Human beings -- Origin |
| Subject | Heredity |
| Subject | Morphology (Animals) |
| Subject | Corals |
| Subject | Bursa (Turkey) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50081 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 394 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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