Essays upon heredity and kindred biological problems / by Dr. August Weismann .. ; edited by Edward B. Poulton ... Selmar Schönland ... and Arthur E. Shipley ... Authorized translation.

  • August Weismann
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1891-1892
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Credit: Essays upon heredity and kindred biological problems / by Dr. August Weismann .. ; edited by Edward B. Poulton ... Selmar Schönland ... and Arthur E. Shipley ... Authorized translation. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    with the other editors in the preparation of the present volume; the Clarendon Press having consented to publish the complete series of essays as one of their Foreign Biological Memoirs. We think it probable that this work may interest many who are not trained biologists, but who approach the subject from its philosophical or social aspects. Such readers would do well to first study Essays I, II, VII, and VIII, inasmuch as some pre paration for the more technical treatment pursued in the other essays will thus be gained. The notes signed A. W. and dated, were added by the author during the progress of the translation. The notes included in square brackets were added by the Editors ; the authorship being indicated by initials in all cases. In conclusion, it is our pleasant duty to thank those who have kindly helped us by reading the proof-sheets and making valu able suggestions. Our warmest thanks are due to Mrs. Arthur Lyttelton, Mr. W. Hatchett Jackson, Deputy Linacre Professor in the University of Oxford, Mr. J. S. Haldane, and Professor R. Meldola. Important suggestions were also made by Professor E. Ray Lankester, Mr. Francis Galton, and Dr. A. R. Wallace. Professor W. N. Parker also greatly helped us by looking over the proof-sheets with Professor Weismann. Oxford, February, 1889. E. B. P. s. s. A. E. S.
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