Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution: His Life and Work by A. S. Packard
"Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution: His Life and Work" by A. S. Packard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and contributions of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, a pivotal figure in the development of evolutionary theory. It explores his groundbreaking ideas on organic evolution, the historical context of his work, and his struggles for recognition amidst a scientific landscape dominated by figures like Darwin. The
opening of the text introduces the reader to the gradual reclaiming of Lamarck's legacy after years of overshadowing by Darwinism. The author reflects on the gap in knowledge regarding Lamarck's life, despite his significant contributions to biology, primarily through his works in the early 19th century. The narrative highlights Lamarck as a philosopher of biology whose theories were far ahead of his time, emphasizing his enduring impact on the discourse of evolution. By detailing the principal events and aspects of Lamarck's early life, including his military career and subsequent shift to natural sciences, the opening sets the stage for a deeper examination of his theories and their lasting influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Packard, A. S. (Alpheus Spring), 1839-1905 |
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| Title | Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution: His Life and Work |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Geetu Melwani, David Clarke, Laura Wisewell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution (Biology) |
| Subject | Lamarck, Jean Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet de, 1744-1829 |
| Subject | Naturalists -- France -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20556 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 496 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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