The Evolution of Man: A Popular Scientific Study (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ernst Haeckel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266568491 ISBN 13: 9780266568490

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how life evolves from simple beginnings to complex bodies in a clear, guided tour through embryology, anatomy, and the fossil record.

This edition surveys the evolution of man and other animals with a focus on development, structure, and the connections between early forms and modern creatures. It highlights how organisms grow, how organs develop, and how the history of life is written in the shapes of bodies we see from lancelets to humans. Rich illustrations and careful explanations invite readers to follow the evidence that ties anatomy to ancestry without assuming prior specialized knowledge.

• Learn how early embryos reveal the steps of vertebrate evolution and what they tell us about our own origins
• See how simple structures become complex organs through developmental processes
• Compare different species, from invertebrates to mammals, to trace evolutionary relationships
• Understand how fossil findings fit with modern anatomy and embryology to explain the history of life

Ideal for readers of natural history and science史 who want a solid, accessible look at evolution through anatomy and development.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266568491
• ISBN 13: 9780266568490
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 382