Haeckel : his life and work by Wilhelm Bölsche

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Author Bölsche, Wilhelm, 1861-1939
Translator McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955
Uniform Title Ernst Haeckel. English
Title Haeckel : his life and work
Original Publication United States: George W. Jacobs, 1906.
Note Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Early youth -- At the university -- The radiolaria -- Darwin -- The Scientific Congress of 1863 -- The "General Morphology" -- Growth of ideas -- The crowning years -- Bibliography.
Credits Tim Lindell, Adrian Mastronardi, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Haeckel: His Life and Work" by Wilhelm Bölsche is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the influential German biologist Ernst Haeckel, exploring his life, ideas, and the impact of his contributions to science, particularly in the field of evolutionary biology. Haeckel's character is framed against the backdrop of 19th-century scientific thought, his passionate advocacy for Darwin's evolution theory, and his colorful personality in scientific circles. The opening of the work sets the stage by highlighting Haeckel's significant contributions and the controversies surrounding him. It delves into his early years, establishing a vivid account of his childhood influences, his relentless curiosity about nature, and his formative education. The narrative captures Haeckel's unique blend of scientific rigor and artistic sensibility, depicting how his upbringing and personal experiences shaped his philosophical approach to biology. Additionally, it foreshadows the conflicts and alliances he would encounter in his scientific career, particularly in relation to the Darwinian debate, positioning Haeckel as a pivotal figure in the evolution of biological thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Evolution (Biology) -- History
Subject Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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