Thomas Henry Huxley

Broschiertes Buch

A Course Of Elementary Instruction In Practical Biology (1879)

Beschreibung

""A Course of Elementary Instruction in Practical Biology"" is a book written by Thomas Henry Huxley and published in 1879. The book is aimed at students who are interested in learning about the practical aspects of biology, and it covers a wide range of topics, including the structure and function of cells, the classification of organisms, and the principles of evolution.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of biology. The first section covers the basic principles of biology, including the characteristics of living things and the different types of cells. The second section covers the classification of organisms, including the different kingdoms of life and the principles of taxonomy.The third section of the book focuses on the structure and function of plants, including their reproductive systems and the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. The fourth section covers the structure and function of animals, including their nervous systems, digestive systems, and reproductive systems.The final section of the book covers the principles of evolution, including the evidence for evolution and the mechanisms by which it occurs. Throughout the book, Huxley emphasizes the importance of observation and experimentation in the study of biology, and he provides numerous examples of practical experiments that students can perform to gain a better understanding of the subject.Overall, ""A Course of Elementary Instruction in Practical Biology"" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the practical aspects of biology, written by one of the most influential biologists of the 19th century. It remains an important resource for students and researchers interested in the history of biology and the development of scientific thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

English scientist and anthropologist Thomas Henry Huxley, was an expert in comparative anatomy. Because of his support of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, he has come to be known as "Darwin's Bulldog". Although some historians believe that the surviving account of Huxley's well-known 1860 Oxford evolution discussion with Samuel Wilberforce is a later fabrication, the debate was a turning point in both his professional life and the broader acceptance of evolution. The day before, Huxley was about to depart Oxford, but he changed his mind and chose to participate in the debate after seeing Vestiges author Robert Chambers. Richard Owen, Wilberforce's coach, and Huxley engaged in an argument concerning the degree of human-ape relatedness. Huxley publicly endorsed Darwin despite being hesitant to embrace some of his theories, such as gradualism and his ambiguity on natural selection. He battled against the more radical interpretations of religious heritage and was crucial in the development of scientific education in Britain.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 565g
• ISBN-13: 9780548852910
• ISBN-10: 054885291X
• Artikelnr.: 23553030