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Lives Of Eminent Zoologists From Aristotle To Linnaeus: With Introductory Remarks On The Study Of Natural History

Lives Of Eminent Zoologists From Aristotle To Linnaeus: With Introductory Remarks On The Study Of Natural History

Macgillivray, William

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1430497017
ISBN13: 9781430497011
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Lives of Eminent Zoologists from Aristotle to Linnaeus: With Introductory Remarks on the Study of Natural History by William MacGillivray is a comprehensive account of the lives and contributions of famous zoologists from ancient times to the 18th century. The book begins with an introduction to the study of natural history and the importance of zoology in understanding the natural world. It then delves into the biographies of prominent zoologists such as Aristotle, Pliny the Elder, Galen, and Linnaeus, among others.The author provides detailed information about the personal and professional lives of these eminent zoologists, including their major contributions to the field of zoology, their discoveries, and their impact on the scientific community. The book also discusses the social and historical context in which these zoologists lived, highlighting the challenges they faced and the cultural and intellectual milieu in which they worked.Throughout the book, MacGillivray emphasizes the importance of zoology as a discipline and its role in shaping our understanding of the natural world. He also highlights the ongoing debates and controversies within the field of zoology, including the classification of species and the relationship between humans and animals.Overall, Lives of Eminent Zoologists from Aristotle to Linnaeus is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science, zoology, and the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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