George John Romanes

Broschiertes Buch

Darwin, and After Darwin

Beschreibung

Explore the fascinating world of heredity and its profound implications in "Darwin, and After Darwin, Volume II (of 3): Post-Darwinian Questions: Heredity and Utility," by George John Romanes. This volume delves into the critical questions surrounding heredity that arose in the wake of Darwin's groundbreaking work on evolution and natural selection. A vital contribution to the field of biology, this book examines the mechanisms of heredity and its relationship to utility and adaptation. Romanes masterfully explores the complex interplay between Darwin's theories and the emerging understanding of genetics. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of science, evolution, and the enduring legacy of Darwin's ideas. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the accessibility of this classic work for scholars and enthusiasts alike, preserving its historical significance and intellectual value. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

George John Romanes FRS was a Canadian-Scottish evolutionary biologist and physiologist who pioneered comparative psychology by proposing that humans and other animals share cognitive processes and mechanisms. He was the youngest of Charles Darwin's academic friends, and his ideas about evolution are historically significant. He is regarded to originate the phrase neo-Darwinism, which in the late 19th century was seen as a theory of evolution that concentrates on natural selection as the main evolutionary force. However, Samuel Butler used this term with a similar meaning in 1880. George Romanes was born in Kingston, Canada West, in 1848, as the youngest of three boys from a wealthy and highly developed family. His father, Rev. George Romanes (1805-1871), was a Scottish Presbyterian pastor. Two years after his birth, his parents relocated to Cornwall Terrace in London, United Kingdom, paving the way for Romanes' fruitful and long-lasting association with Charles Darwin. Romanes spent time growing up in Germany and Italy, where he became fluent in both languages. His early education was erratic, taking both in public schools and at home. He developed an early interest in poetry and music, at which he excelled.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 340g
• ISBN-13: 9781023263757
• ISBN-10: 1023263750
• Artikelnr.: 74126885