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The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis?

The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis?

Hertwig, Oscar
Mitchell, P. Chalmers (Peter Chalmers)

Paperback

Sports GeneralGenetics

ISBN10: 1023228114
ISBN13: 9781023228114
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Oscar Hertwig's The Biological Problem of To-day: Preformation Or Epigenesis? The Basis of a Theory of Organic Development delves into a foundational debate within the field of biology: the age-old question of preformation versus epigenesis. This meticulously reprinted edition explores the historical arguments surrounding organic development and the very nature of genetics. Hertwig examines the competing theories that shaped our understanding of how living organisms develop, offering insight into the scientific landscape of his time. A crucial text for anyone interested in the history of science, The Biological Problem of To-day presents a clear exposition of the biological questions that spurred decades of research and laid the groundwork for modern genetic studies. Explore the arguments that defined early biological thought and discover the roots of contemporary understanding of genetics and epigenesis. This volume provides a valuable resource for students and scholars alike, offering a window into the evolution of scientific ideas.

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