A Preliminary Discourse on the Study of

Klappentext A treatise on zoological research! emphasising the importance of classification and taxonomy! this was an important precursor to Darwin's work. Zusammenfassung William Swainson (1789-1855) considers here the successful pursuit of zoology. Emphasising the key importance of taxonomy! Swainson advocated the now defunct 'quinary' system of classification. More than a mere historical curiosity! this work was one of the many which provided an intellectual context for the theory of evolution. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I. Rise and Progress of Zoology; Part II. On the General Nature and Advantages of the Study of Natural History; Part III. Of the Principles on which Natural History Relies for Its Successful Prosecution and the Considerations by which the Natural System may Developed; Part IV. On the Present State of Zoological Science in Britain and on the Means Best Calculated for Its Encouragement and Extension.

List of contents

Part I. Rise and Progress of Zoology; Part II. On the General Nature and Advantages of the Study of Natural History; Part III. Of the Principles on which Natural History Relies for Its Successful Prosecution and the Considerations by which the Natural System may Developed; Part IV. On the Present State of Zoological Science in Britain and on the Means Best Calculated for Its Encouragement and Extension.

Product details

• Authors: William Swainson
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.11.2009
• EAN: 9781108005234
• ISBN: 978-1-108-00523-4
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Zoology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; SCIENCE / History, History of engineering and technology, History of engineering & technology