19th Century Biology and Anthropology -- Cambridge History of Science Series

Author: (USA) Coleman Yan Qingyan
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: This book is part of the "Cambridge History of Science" series, providing a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the development of biology from a vague term in 1800 to a vibrant science by the end of the 19th century. Nineteenth-century biologists can be divided into three parts: the first part, mainly composed of anatomists, histologists, and embryologists, believed that understanding the morphology and structure of plants and animals was important; the second part focused on the diverse life processes of all organisms; the third part was concerned with the past and present relationships between various plants and animals, as well as between organisms and their ever-changing environment. Through discussions on major themes such as morphology, function, and variation, Professor Coleman reveals the development of life sciences in the 19th century, offering an ideal textbook for researchers in the history of science and the general history of Western civilization.