The Evolution of Man — Volume 2 by Ernst Haeckel

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Author Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919
Translator McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955
Title The Evolution of Man — Volume 2
Note Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Sue Asscher
Summary "The Evolution of Man — Volume 2" by Ernst Haeckel is a popular scientific study written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the phylogeny, or evolutionary history, of humans and traces the developmental lineage from our earliest ancestors through various stages of evolution. Haeckel's work seeks to explain the connection between individual embryonic development and the broader evolutionary process, emphasizing the role of comparative anatomy and embryology in understanding human origins. At the start of the volume, the author introduces critical concepts of embryology and phylogeny, highlighting the significance of the lancelet and sea-squirt as key examples in understanding vertebrate evolution. Haeckel discusses the biogenetic law, which posits that ontogeny (development of the individual) recapitulates phylogeny (evolution of the species), and sets the stage for exploring detailed anatomical and developmental processes. By comparing the anatomical structures and embryological stages of these simpler organisms with those of humans, Haeckel aims to illustrate the evolutionary transitions that connect us to our ancient relatives, thereby laying a comprehensive framework for the subsequent chapters on human evolution. (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. 6710
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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