Control of Heredity: A Study of the Genesis of Evolution and Degeneracy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Casper Lavater Redfield

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048412739X ISBN 13: 9780484127394

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore the science of heredity and how traits pass through generations, with practical ideas about how environment, use, and age influence evolution.

This edition dives into how intellectual power, physical traits, and even famous lineages may reflect natural laws at work.

Structured to guide curious readers through key ideas, the book blends historical examples with a discussion of theories about inheritance, variation, and evolution. It emphasizes how careful study of birth patterns, family lines, and the timing of reproduction can illuminate the paths of human and animal development.

• Clear explanations of heredity, variation, and selection and how they relate to real-world examples
• Discussion of growth, aging, puberty, and how these factors affect inheritance
• Analyses of eminent families and famous figures to illustrate inheritance patterns
• Thoughtful exploration of degeneration, race, and the limits of heredity without sensationalism

Ideal for readers interested in the history of genetics, evolutionary ideas, and the science behind heredity in both people and animals.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048412739X
• ISBN 13: 9780484127394
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368