Publisher's Synopsis
This book by A. S. Packard is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, the French naturalist who is widely regarded as the founder of the theory of evolution. Packard provides detailed biographical information about Lamarck, tracing his early life and education, his military career, and his eventual rise to prominence as a pioneering scientist. The book also includes translations of Lamarck's most important writings on organic evolution, including his seminal work Philosophie Zoologique. Packard provides extensive commentary and analysis of these texts, helping readers to understand the key ideas and concepts that Lamarck developed in his groundbreaking research. Throughout the book, Packard explores the historical context in which Lamarck lived and worked, providing insights into the scientific and cultural debates of the time. He also discusses the ways in which Lamarck's ideas have been received and interpreted by later generations of scientists, including Charles Darwin and the modern evolutionary synthesis. Overall, Lamarck, The Founder Of Evolution is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of evolutionary theory and the life and work of one of its most important pioneers.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.
