Book ID: CBB272556715

A History of Biology (2021)

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This book presents a global history of the biological sciences from ancient times to today, providing needed perspective on the development of biological thought while shedding light on the field’s upheavals and key breakthroughs through the ages. Michel Morange brings to life the dynamic interplay of science, society, and biology’s many subdisciplines, enabling readers to better appreciate the interdisciplinary exchanges that have shaped the field over the centuries. Each chapter of this incisive book focuses on a specific period in the history of biology, describing the major transformations that occurred, the enduring scientific concerns behind these changes, and the implications of yesterday’s science for today’s. Morange covers everything from the first cell theory to the origins of the concept of ecosystems, and offers perspectives on areas that are often neglected by historians of biology, such as ecology, ethology, and plant biology. Along the way, he highlights the contributions of technology, the important role of hypothesis and experimentation, and the cultural contexts in which some of the most breathtaking discoveries in biology were made. Unrivaled in scope and written by a world-renowned historian of science, A History of Biology is an ideal introduction for students and experts alike, and essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the present state of biological knowledge.

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Review Sharon Kingsland (2023) Review of "A History of Biology". Isis: International Review Devoted to the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences (pp. 424-425). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Maria De Fanis
Vita Fortunati
Gullberg, Steven
Munro, Andrew M.
Maria Enrica D'Agostini
Francesco Ghelli
Concepts
Interdisciplinary approach to knowledge
Science and culture
Philosophy of science
Science and literature
Biology
Science, general histories
Time Periods
20th century
19th century
Early modern
21st century
18th century
17th century
Places
England
Italy
Germany
China
Mexico
Great Britain
Institutions
Royal Meteorological Society (Great Britain)
University of Oklahoma
Zoological Society of London
Royal Geographical Society
Linnean Society of London
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