Description

The Cell Theory, Past and Present is a book written by William Turner in 1890, which explores the history and development of the cell theory. The cell theory is a fundamental concept in biology that states that all living organisms are composed of cells, and that cells are the basic unit of life. In this book, Turner traces the origins of the cell theory from the early observations of Robert Hooke in the 17th century, through the work of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and Matthias Schleiden, to the modern understanding of the cell as a complex, dynamic structure. Turner also discusses the controversies and debates that surrounded the development of the cell theory, including the role of spontaneous generation and the relationship between cells and tissues. He examines the contributions of key figures in the field, such as Rudolf Virchow, who proposed the concept of cell division and the importance of cellular pathology in disease. Overall, The Cell Theory, Past and Present is a comprehensive and informative exploration of one of the most important concepts in biology, and provides a fascinating insight into the history of scientific discovery.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.