Lectures On Comparative Anatomy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163251638)

""Lectures On Comparative Anatomy"" is a book written by Robert Edmond Grant, a renowned Scottish anatomist and zoologist. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by Grant in the University of London during the 1830s. The lectures cover various aspects of comparative anatomy, which is the study of the similarities and differences between the anatomy of different animal species.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different topic. Some of the topics covered in the book include the structure of the nervous system, the anatomy of the digestive system, and the anatomy of the circulatory system. The book also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts being discussed.One of the key themes of the book is the idea that all animals share a common ancestry and that their anatomy can be traced back to a common origin. Grant uses comparative anatomy to explore the evolutionary relationships between different animal species and to shed light on the processes of evolution and adaptation.Overall, ""Lectures On Comparative Anatomy"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the field of comparative anatomy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of animal anatomy and evolution.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.

Author: Robert Edmond Grant
ISBN-10: 1163251631
ISBN-13: 9781163251638
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 596
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.21d