The Evolution of Man — Volume 1 by Ernst Haeckel
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| Author | Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919 |
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| Translator | McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955 |
| Title | The Evolution of Man — Volume 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Sue Asscher |
| Summary | "The Evolution of Man — Volume 1" by Ernst Haeckel is a scientific publication likely written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on human embryology, exploring the developmental stages of humans and their evolutionary connections to other species. Haeckel proposes that the embryonic development of human beings mirrors their evolutionary ancestry, producing an intricate narrative that links individual growth with species evolution. The opening of the volume introduces the fundamental questions concerning man's natural evolution, emphasizing the underappreciated connection between embryology and anthropology. Haeckel asserts that the journey from a fertilized ovum to a fully formed human being traverses stages that reflect ancestral forms, highlighting how human embryos initially resemble simpler organisms, such as fish and amphibians. He argues that familiarity with these concepts not only reveals the history of humanity but aligns with a broader understanding of nature and biology, advocating for their inclusion in educational discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution |
| Subject | Human beings -- Origin |
| Subject | Embryology, Human |
| Subject | Anatomy, Comparative |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6430 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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