Haeckel: His Life And Work (1906)

By Wilhelm Bölsche, Wilhelm 1861-1939 Blsche, Wilhelm Bolsche

Book Overview

Haeckel: His Life And Work is a biography of Ernst Haeckel, a renowned German biologist, philosopher, and artist who lived in the 19th century. Written by Wilhelm Bolsche and originally published in 1906, this book provides a comprehensive account of Haeckel's life, his scientific achievements, and his controversial ideas.The book begins with a detailed description of Haeckel's childhood and education, highlighting his early interest in natural history and his fascination with marine organisms. It then follows Haeckel's career as a scientist, discussing his groundbreaking work in the fields of comparative anatomy, embryology, and evolutionary biology. The book also explores Haeckel's contributions to philosophy, particularly his ideas about the unity of nature and the relationship between science and religion.Throughout the book, Bolsche provides insights into Haeckel's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. The book also examines Haeckel's controversial views on race and eugenics, which have been the subject of much debate and criticism.Overall, Haeckel: His Life And Work is a fascinating and informative biography of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. It offers a detailed portrait of Haeckel's life and work, shedding light on his scientific achievements, his philosophical ideas, and his controversial legacy.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: 1165383209
• ISBN13: 9781165383207
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"