The Evolution of Man, Vol. 1 of 2: A Popular Exposition, Principal Points of Human Ontogeny and Phylogeny (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ernst Haeckel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266821308 ISBN 13: 9780266821304

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the origins of life through the science of growth and inheritance.

This classic exposé traces how living beings develop, from single cells to complex organisms, and how evolution shapes the body and mind.

Delving into the history of Ontogeny and Phylogeny, it explains how early ideas about embryology and germ-layers connect to modern thought. It combines vivid examples, like the Bird’s egg, with clear explanations of cell theory and the building blocks of life, helping readers see how form and function emerge together.

• Learn how the egg begins as a simple cell and develops through germ layers to form the body.
• Understand the role of fertilization, cleavage, and gastrulation in shaping embryos.
• See how the theory of descent links embryology to broader evolution, including Darwin’s influence.
• Explore the progression from early creatures to vertebrates, including humans, with accessible, non-technical language.

Ideal for curious readers of science history and natural history who want a clear, structured view of how life grows and changes over time.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266821308
• ISBN 13: 9780266821304
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 548