History of biology by L. C. Miall

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Author Miall, L. C. (Louis Compton), 1842-1921
LoC No. w11000078
Title History of biology
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Summary "History of Biology" by L. C. Miall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution of biological sciences from ancient times to the more contemporary understanding of biology in the early 1900s. The book likely addresses significant milestones in biological studies and the individuals who contributed to the field, providing readers with an understanding of how biological sciences have developed over centuries. The opening of the text begins with an introduction outlining the state of biology around the year 1500, where it was characterized by a rudimentary natural history of plants and animals, steeped in inaccuracies and ancient fables. Miall highlights the transition from this primitive understanding to the flourishing of biology in later centuries, emphasizing the Greek contributions to the early scientific method and the systematic study of life. He discusses key figures such as Aristotle, whose observations laid the groundwork for comparative anatomy, and sets the stage for discussions on various periods of scientific advancements that followed, leading to the rich and diversified study of biology seen in the modern era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Biology -- History
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