Second Edition of John Moores' Heredity & Development

Concerned with the intellectual adventure of science rather than with the mere tabulation of its conclusions this book focuses on the historical development of ideas in genetics and embryology. The presentation emphasizes the manner in which hypothesis and observation emphasizes the manner in which hypothesis and observation led to the conceptual schemes that allow us to think about the natural world in an orderly and satisfying way. The book is divided into two sections. The chapters dealing with genetics begin with such topics as Darwin's Theory of Pangenesis and Mendel's laws, then survey classical genetics, and end with the molecular biology of the gene. Concepts discussed in the embryology section include gastrulation and organ formation, differentiation, and developmental control of genetic systems. This book is build on classical discoveries in genetics and embryology, covered in such a way as to be appreciated by students.