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Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution: His Life and Work

Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution: His Life and Work


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"L amarck, the Founder of Evolution: His Life andWork" byA. S. Packard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and contributions of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, a pivotal figure in the development of evolutionary theory. It explores his groundbreaking ideas on organic evolution, the historical context of his work, and his struggles for recognition amidst a scientific landscape dominated by figures like Darwin. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the gradual reclaiming of Lamarck's legacy after years of overshadowing by Darwinism. The author reflects on the gap in knowledge regarding Lamarck's life, despite his significant contributions to biology, primarily through his works in the early 19th century. The narrative highlights Lamarck as a philosopher of biology whose theories were far ahead of his time, emphasizing his enduring impact on the discourse of evolution. By detailing the principal events and aspects of Lamarck's early life, including his military career and subsequent shift to natural sciences, the opening sets the stage for a deeper examination of his theories and their lasting influence."O wing to the extreme multiplication of the small species, and especially of the most imperfect animals, the multiplicity of individuals might be prejudicial to the preservation of the species, to that of the progress acquired in the improvement of the organization-in a word, to the general order, if nature had not taken precautions to keep this multiplication within due limits over which she would never pass. "Animals devour one another, except those which live only on plants; but the latter are exposed to being devoured by the carnivorous animals. "We know that it is the strongest and the best armedwhich devour theweaker, and that the larger kinds devour the smaller. Nevertheless, the individuals of a single species rarely devour each other: they war upon other races.[182] "The multiplication of the small species of animals is so considerable, and the renewals of their generations are so prompt, that these small specieswould render the earth uninhabitable to the others if nature had not set a limit to their prodigious multiplication. But since they serve as prey for a multitude of other animals, as the length of their life is very limited, and as the lowering of the temperature kills them, their numbers are always maintained in


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798182718189
  • Publisher: Kristen Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Kristen Books
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 166
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: His Life and Work
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 818271818X
  • Publisher Date: 31 Aug 2026
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
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  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Weight: 281 gr


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