From cells to organisms : re-envisioning cell theory /
"More than a history, From Cells to Organisms delves into the nature of scientific practice, showing that results are interpreted not only through the lens of a microscope, but also through the lens of particular ideas and prior philosophical commitments. Before the twentieth century, heredity...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Toronto :
University of Toronto Press,
[2020]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "More than a history, From Cells to Organisms delves into the nature of scientific practice, showing that results are interpreted not only through the lens of a microscope, but also through the lens of particular ideas and prior philosophical commitments. Before the twentieth century, heredity and development were considered to be complementary aspects of the fundamental problem of generation, but later became distinct disciplines with the rise of genetics. Focusing on how cell theory shaped investigations of development, this book delves into evolution, vitalism, the role of the nucleus, and the concept of biological individuality."-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1442635126 9781442635128 |