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The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel
Taschen
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Hardcover. Num Pages: 600 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was a German-born biologist, naturalist, evolutionist, artist, philosopher, and doctor who spent his life researching flora and fauna from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean. A vociferous supporter and developer of Darwin's theories of evolution, he denounced religious dogma, authored philosophical treatises, gained a doctorate in zoology, and coined scientific terms which have passed into common usage, including ecology, phylum, and stem cell. At the heart of Haeckel's colossal legacy was the motivation not only to discover but also to explain. To do this, he created hundreds of detailed drawings, watercolors, and sketches ... Read more
Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was a German-born biologist, naturalist, evolutionist, artist, philosopher, and doctor who spent his life researching flora and fauna from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean. A vociferous supporter and developer of Darwin's theories of evolution, he denounced religious dogma, authored philosophical treatises, gained a doctorate in zoology, and coined scientific terms which have passed into common usage, including ecology, phylum, and stem cell. At the heart of Haeckel's colossal legacy was the motivation not only to discover but also to explain. To do this, he created hundreds of detailed drawings, watercolors, and sketches ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
TASCHEN
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
704
Place of Publication
Cologne, Germany
ISBN
9783836526463
SKU
V9783836526463
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About Taschen
Rainer Willmann holds a chair in zoology at G ttingen University, is director of its Zoological Museum, and is cofounder of its Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research. A specialist in phylogenetics and evolution, he conducts research into biodiversity and its history. Julia Voss studied German literature, art history, and philosophy at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universit t in Freiburg, at the Humboldt-Universit ... Read more
Reviews for The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel
The book's prints and commentary shed new light on the prolific output of Ernst Haeckel and his impact on modern science and philosophy.
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