9781332298037 - Light and the Behavior of Organisms (Classic Reprint) de Mast, S. O. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rich history of scientific theories about light-induced movement in plants and animals. The author delves into the works of influential scientists, tracing the evolution of ideas from early animistic beliefs to the development of the concept of tropisms. The work of Darwin and his son is given particular attention, highlighting their discovery that external stimuli modify existing movements rather than directly causing them. This book also examines how the principle of tropisms was applied to the study of animal behavior, ultimately leading to the conclusion that animal and plant reactions to light share underlying mechanisms. Through a comprehensive analysis of experimental observations and discussions, this book offers a detailed account of the scientific quest to understand the complex relationship between light and the behavior of living organisms. Its insights continue to shape our understanding of the fundamental forces that govern movement and orientation in the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.