Form and Function: A Contribution to the History of Animal Morphology (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how ideas about structure, development, and homology shaped biology

Delve into a sweeping history of animal form, tracing how early thinkers like Aristotle influenced modern morphology. This edition surveys key concepts in comparative anatomy and embryology, showing how ideas about unity of plan, correlation, and the cell theory transformed our understanding of animal life. It offers a clear, accessible narrative that connects ancient observations to 19th- and early 20th‑century debates about evolution and development.

In this volume, you’ll encounter:

• A guided tour of foundational concepts in morphology and their historical roots
• The shift from teleology to materialist explanations in the study of form
• How early scientists approached homology, anatomy, and development across major animal groups
• A thoughtful look at the rise of cell theory and its impact on morphology

Ideal for readers of the history of science and anyone curious about why animal bodies are built the way they are, this edition ties together long-standing questions about structure with the evolving methods used to answer them. It’s a clear, engaging reference for students and general readers alike who want to understand the story behind the science of form.

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