| Author |
Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919 |
| Title |
The Evolution of Man
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Produced by Sue Asscher and Derek Thompson
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| Summary |
"The Evolution of Man" by Ernst Haeckel is a popular scientific study written in the late 19th century. The book explores the development and origins of humans through the lenses of embryology (ontogeny) and evolutionary biology (phylogeny). It serves as an introduction to Haeckel's theories and insights on human evolution, contributing significantly to the fields of biology and anthropology. In this comprehensive work, Haeckel delves into the stages of human development, starting from embryonic formation and tracing the evolutionary history that connects humans with other species. He discusses the anatomical, physiological, and evolutionary aspects of humanity by comparing human embryos with those of other creatures, illustrating the similarities and differences that highlight the concept of common descent. The book includes extensive illustrations and aims to present complex ideas in a more accessible manner for the general public, ultimately fostering a better understanding of human origins and the evolutionary processes that shaped them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Evolution
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| Subject |
Human beings -- Origin
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| Subject |
Embryology, Human
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| Subject |
Anatomy, Comparative
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8700 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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