August Weismann
August Friedrich Leopold Weismann was a German evolutionary biologist. Fellow German Ernst Mayr ranked him as the second most notable evolutionary theorist of the 19th century, after Charles Darwin. Weismann became the Director of the Zoological Institute and the first Professor of Zoology at Freiburg.
Studies in the Theory of Descent, Volume I
Uncover the secrets of butterfly transformations as scientists explore the intriguing dance between nature and evolution, where drastic changes arise from environmental cues.
By August Weismann
Studies in the Theory of Descent (Volumes 1 and 2)
Uncover the secrets of evolution as seasonal butterflies reveal how environment and heredity shape the natural world.
By August Weismann
On Germinal Selection as a Source of Definite Variation
Discover a controversial theory suggesting evolution may not be entirely by chance, but guided by internal forces within organisms.
By August Weismann
The Evolution Theory, Vol. 2 of 2
Uncover the mysteries of how creatures mend and pass on traits, revealing the incredible science of life's evolution.
By August Weismann
The Evolution Theory, Vol. 1 of 2
Discover how life transforms over time through the lens of heredity, reproduction, and evolutionary theory.
By August Weismann
Studies in the Theory of Descent, Volume II
Discover how the young and adult forms of insects can evolve in their own unique ways, revealing surprising secrets about adaptation.
By August Weismann
Essays Upon Heredity and Kindred Biological Problems Authorised Translation
Explore the limits of life through a scientist's compelling biological questions about how creatures adapt and endure across generations.
By August Weismann