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LoC No.: 18001383
Title: On Growth and Form
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Summary: "On Growth and Form" by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work presents an analysis of organic forms through the mathematical and physical lenses, aiming to bridge biological observations with mechanical principles. It discusses the inherent relationship between the dynamic processes of growth and the resultant shapes and structures of living organisms. The opening of the book establishes its foundational principles, emphasizing the importance of integrating physical science into the study of biology. Thompson critiques traditional approaches that rely heavily on teleological interpretations, insisting instead on empirical and mechanical explanations for organic forms. He sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how mathematical concepts can elucidate the complexities of biological shapes, introducing the notion that the form of an organism is a direct outcome of physical forces acting upon it. This introduction not only prepares the reader for the ensuing discussions but also provides a philosophical framework for understanding growth in relation to form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Thompson, D'Arcy Wentworth, 1860-1948
EBook No.: 55264
Published: Aug 4, 2017
Downloads: 1347
Language: English
Subject: Morphology (Animals)
Subject: Growth
LoCC: Science: Natural history
LoCC: Science: Physiology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 18001383
Title: On Growth and Form
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Growth_and_Form
Credits:
Chris Curnow, RichardW, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "On Growth and Form" by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work presents an analysis of organic forms through the mathematical and physical lenses, aiming to bridge biological observations with mechanical principles. It discusses the inherent relationship between the dynamic processes of growth and the resultant shapes and structures of living organisms. The opening of the book establishes its foundational principles, emphasizing the importance of integrating physical science into the study of biology. Thompson critiques traditional approaches that rely heavily on teleological interpretations, insisting instead on empirical and mechanical explanations for organic forms. He sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how mathematical concepts can elucidate the complexities of biological shapes, introducing the notion that the form of an organism is a direct outcome of physical forces acting upon it. This introduction not only prepares the reader for the ensuing discussions but also provides a philosophical framework for understanding growth in relation to form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Thompson, D'Arcy Wentworth, 1860-1948
EBook No.: 55264
Published: Aug 4, 2017
Downloads: 1347
Language: English
Subject: Morphology (Animals)
Subject: Growth
LoCC: Science: Natural history
LoCC: Science: Physiology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.