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LoC No.: 13021769

Title: Problems of Genetics

Note: Reading ease score: 46.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Problems of Genetics" by William Bateson is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the foundational concepts of genetics, particularly focusing on the phenomena of variation and heredity through the lens of Mendelian methods. Bateson dives into the critical examination of biological principles, seeking to provide insights on the relationship between genetics and the theory of evolution. At the start of the book, Bateson introduces the context of his lectures, expressing the importance of investigating variation and heredity as crucial components for understanding evolution. He reflects on the historical views on species and varieties, emphasizing the need for more rigorous analysis to overcome the vague definitions that have traditionally surrounded these concepts. By rediscovering Mendel's work, he argues for a systematic inquiry into genetic phenomena, asserting that the regularity and distinctions found in variations can shed light on the fundamental characteristics of living organisms. This opening portion sets the stage for a more detailed discussion of genetic factors and the implications for evolution, inviting readers into a complex yet fascinating discussion of biology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bateson, William, 1861-1926

EBook No.: 44582

Published: Jan 4, 2014

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Evolution (Biology)

Subject: Variation (Biology)

Subject: Genetics

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 13021769

Title: Problems of Genetics

Note: Reading ease score: 46.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Problems of Genetics" by William Bateson is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the foundational concepts of genetics, particularly focusing on the phenomena of variation and heredity through the lens of Mendelian methods. Bateson dives into the critical examination of biological principles, seeking to provide insights on the relationship between genetics and the theory of evolution. At the start of the book, Bateson introduces the context of his lectures, expressing the importance of investigating variation and heredity as crucial components for understanding evolution. He reflects on the historical views on species and varieties, emphasizing the need for more rigorous analysis to overcome the vague definitions that have traditionally surrounded these concepts. By rediscovering Mendel's work, he argues for a systematic inquiry into genetic phenomena, asserting that the regularity and distinctions found in variations can shed light on the fundamental characteristics of living organisms. This opening portion sets the stage for a more detailed discussion of genetic factors and the implications for evolution, inviting readers into a complex yet fascinating discussion of biology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bateson, William, 1861-1926

EBook No.: 44582

Published: Jan 4, 2014

Downloads: 79

Language: English

Subject: Evolution (Biology)

Subject: Variation (Biology)

Subject: Genetics

LoCC: Science: Natural history

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.