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The Evolution Theory, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

August Weismann

 
9780267662265: The Evolution Theory, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Uncover the ideas that shaped evolutionary science.

This edition presents a series of lectures by August Weismann that trace how heredity, selection, and the evolution of life interconnect to form the tree of living things.

This book frames the theory of descent as a guiding framework for understanding biological change. It gathers key insights from the history of biology and explains how new discoveries can fit into a coherent, long‑term view of evolution.
  • Learn how heredity and reproduction relate to evolution and the descent of species
  • See how natural selection drives differentiation and the rise of complex life
  • Explore the concept of germ-plasm and its role in germ-cell formation
  • Understand how Weismann integrates new scientific findings with established ideas
Ideal for readers interested in the historical development of evolutionary theory and the ideas that link heredity, development, and species change.

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