Control of Heredity (Classic Reprint): A Study of the Genesis of Evolution and Degeneracy: A Study of the Genesis of Evolution and Degeneracy (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Redfield, Casper Lavater

 
9781330321874: Control of Heredity (Classic Reprint): A Study of the Genesis of Evolution and Degeneracy: A Study of the Genesis of Evolution and Degeneracy (Classic Reprint)

Sinopsis

Explore the science of heredity and how traits pass through generations, with practical ideas about how environment, use, and age influence evolution. This edition dives into how intellectual power, physical traits, and even famous lineages may reflect natural laws at work.



Structured to guide curious readers through key ideas, the book blends historical examples with a discussion of theories about inheritance, variation, and evolution. It emphasizes how careful study of birth patterns, family lines, and the timing of reproduction can illuminate the paths of human and animal development.




  • Clear explanations of heredity, variation, and selection and how they relate to real-world examples

  • Discussion of growth, aging, puberty, and how these factors affect inheritance

  • Analyses of eminent families and famous figures to illustrate inheritance patterns

  • Thoughtful exploration of degeneration, race, and the limits of heredity without sensationalism



Ideal for readers interested in the history of genetics, evolutionary ideas, and the science behind heredity in both people and animals.


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Excerpt from Control of Heredity: A Study of the Genesis of Evolution and Degeneracy

Travelers tell us that monkeys will watch men around a camp fire, and that as soon as the men leave, the monkeys will occupy their places; warming themselves till the fire goes out. The mon keys can appreciate the warmth coming from the fire, but they do not know enough to keep it up by piling on more wood. Much less do they know how to start a fire when they want it.

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