Form and Function: A Contribution to the History of Animal Morphology by Russell
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Russell, E. S. (Edward Stuart), 1887-1954
English
"Form and Function: A Contribution to the History of Animal Morphology" by E.S. Russell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the historical development and fundamental concepts of animal morphology, addressing various approaches to understanding the relationship between form and function in biological org...
Russell introduces key figures in the field, beginning with Alcmaeon and Aristotle, elaborating on their contributions to anatomical observation and classification. The text highlights Aristotle’s foundational role in comparative anatomy, emphasizing his recognition of common structures across different species while also considering functional adaptations. Through this historical lens, Russell aims to illustrate the continuity of thought in animal morphology and addresses the interplay of various morphological theories that have developed over centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Sandra Hernandez
1 month agoFrom the very first page, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I learned so much from this.
Edward Baker
1 week agoMy professor recommended this and it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A solid resource I will return to often.
David Perez
4 months agoAt first glance, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. A true masterpiece of its kind.
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Jennifer Thompson
2 weeks agoMake no mistake, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. A true masterpiece of its kind.