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The Evolution Theory, Vol. 1 of 2

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The Evolution Theory, Vol. 1 of 2

August Weismann and J. Arthur Thomson

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August Weismann pushed Darwin's idea to its logical edge and changed biology forever. In this first volume of lectures he builds the case for natural selection working through the germ cells, denying that acquired traits are inherited. Rigorous, influential, and clearly argued. Follow one of evolution's boldest theorists as he lays his foundations.

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20 chapters

  1. 1THE EVOLUTION THEORY
  2. 2LECTURE I
  3. 3LECTURE II
  4. 4LECTURE III
  5. 5LECTURE IV
  6. 6LECTURE V
  7. 7LECTURE VI
  8. 8LECTURE VII
  9. 9LECTURE VIII
  10. 10LECTURE IX
  11. 11LECTURE X
  12. 12LECTURE XI
  13. 13LECTURE XII
  14. 14LECTURE XIII
  15. 15LECTURE XIV
  16. 16LECTURE XV
  17. 17LECTURE XVI
  18. 18LECTURE XVII

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