The Methods and Scope of Genetics by William Bateson

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Author Bateson, William, 1861-1926
Title The Methods and Scope of Genetics
An inaugural lecture delivered 23 October 1908
Note Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Methods and Scope of Genetics" by William Bateson is a scientific publication based on an inaugural lecture delivered in the early 20th century, specifically in the late 1900s. This work introduces and explores the field of genetics, focusing on heredity and variation, buoyed by the revolutionary insights of Mendelian principles. Bateson's lecture aims to present these concepts in a manner understandable to those outside the field of biology. In this book, Bateson elaborates on the fundamental principles of genetics, particularly how traits and characteristics are passed from parents to offspring through gametes. He describes various phenomena such as segregation, where traits may appear in offspring depending on the genetic contribution of the parents. By utilizing analogies and experiments involving plants and animals, Bateson illustrates how genetic information is structured, transmitted, and how it influences development. He emphasizes that understanding these processes is not only essential for biological science but has profound implications for human society, including genetics' potential application in improving agriculture, medicine, and even insights into human behavior and evolution. The lecture serves as a foundational explanation of genetic science's methods, scope, and relevance, underscoring its emerging significance in the early 20th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Heredity
Subject Genetics
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