Problems of Modern Science (Classic Reprint): A Series of Lectures Delivered at King's College: A Series of Lectures Delivered at King's College (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Uncover how growth, glands, and experiments reveal the structure and diversity of life.

From bones to glands, this book explores how internal processes shape living bodies. It links growth patterns, race-related differences, and the hidden role of ductless glands to the form of the skeleton and the course of evolution, all grounded in careful observation and early experimental biology.

• Learn how cartilage, bone-forming tissue, and tiny cells work together to build and reshape the thigh-bone.
• Discover how internal secretions might influence growth, form, and even race-related traits.
• See how systematics, biogeography, and early experiments connect anatomy to the bigger questions of evolution.
• Understand the practical side of science, including why careful coordination and museum work matter in biology.

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