On Germinal Selection As A Source Of Definite Variation (1896)

""On Germinal Selection As A Source Of Definite Variation"" is a scientific book written by August Weismann and published in 1896. The book explores the idea of germinal selection, which is the theory that certain variations in organisms are caused by the selection of germ cells during reproduction. Weismann argues that this process is responsible for the creation of new species and the evolution of life on Earth. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of germinal selection, including its relationship to natural selection, the role of the environment in shaping variation, and the mechanisms by which germ cells are selected. Weismann's ideas were controversial at the time of publication, but they have since become an important part of the scientific understanding of evolution and genetics. Overall, ""On Germinal Selection As A Source Of Definite Variation"" is a seminal work in the history of evolutionary biology and an important contribution to the scientific literature of its time.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.