Isbn: 9781334713682 - the annals and magazine of natural history, including zoology, botany, and geology, 1853, vol. 12: being a continuation of the 'annals' combined with ... of natural history' (classic reprint) (4 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book analyzes the works of 19th-century naturalists to explore the origins of theories that aimed to unlock the secrets of life from non-living matter. The author traces the rise of these theories from their genesis in pre-scientific beliefs and philosophical speculations through their development via early experiments with electricity and chemistry up to their eventual decline in the face of the growing influence of vitalist thought. Along the way, the author critically examines the methods and assumptions of these early scientists, highlighting the challenges they faced in distinguishing between living and non-living matter and the influence of their cultural and intellectual context on their work. Ultimately, the book provides a valuable historical perspective on the ongoing debate about the nature of life, shedding light on the complex interplay between science, philosophy, and culture in the development of scientific ideas. 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.…

Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 502 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.