A Theory Of Development And Heredity (1893)

By Henry B. Orr

Book Overview

A Theory of Development and Heredity is a book written by Henry B. Orr in 1893. The book explores the relationship between development and heredity, with a focus on the role of environment in shaping an organism's traits. Orr argues that while heredity plays a significant role in determining an organism's characteristics, the environment also has a significant impact on development. He proposes a theory that suggests that the environment can influence the expression of genes, leading to variations in traits across generations. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part providing an overview of the theory and the second and third parts exploring its implications for various fields of study, including biology, psychology, and sociology. Overall, A Theory of Development and Heredity is an important work in the history of evolutionary theory, offering a unique perspective on the relationship between genes and the environment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164553690
• ISBN13: 9781164553694
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"