Are the Effects of Use and Disuse Inherited?: An Examination of the View Held by Spencer and Darwin (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book delves into a significant debate in evolutionary science: whether acquired characteristics, such as those developed through use and disuse, are passed on to offspring. The author examines evidence and theories put forth by prominent evolutionary thinkers, including Darwin and Spencer, who believed in the inheritance of acquired traits. The author presents a critical analysis of this concept, exploring alternative explanations for observed changes in species over generations, such as natural selection and genetic variation. Through a comprehensive examination of scientific research and case studies, the book challenges the notion of use-inheritance and sheds light on the complex mechanisms of evolution, offering a fresh perspective on the role of genetics and the environment in shaping the diversity of life on Earth.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a significant debate in evolutionary science: whether acquired characteristics, such as those developed through use and disuse, are passed on to offspring. The author examines evidence and theories put forth by prominent evolutionary thinkers, including Darwin and Spencer, who believed in the inheritance of acquired traits. The author presents a critical analysis of this concept, exploring alternative explanations for observed changes in species over generations, such as natural selection and genetic variation. Through a comprehensive examination of scientific research and case studies, the book challenges the notion of use-inheritance and sheds light on the complex mechanisms of evolution, offering a fresh perspective on the role of genetics and the environment in shaping the diversity of life on Earth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333221607_0
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