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Excerpt from History of Botany: 1530 1860 Botanical Science is made up of three distinct branches of knowledge, Classification founded on Morphology, Phytotomy, and Vegetable Physiology. All these strive towards a common end. a perfect understanding of the vegetable kingdom, but they differ entirely from one another in their methods of research, and therefore presuppose essentially different intellectual endowments. That this is the case is abundantly shown by the history of the science, from which we learn that up to quite recent times morphology and classification have developed in almost entire independence of the other two branches. Phytotomy has indeed always maintained a certain connection with physiology, but where principles peculiar to each of them, fundamental questions, had to be dealt with, there they also went their way in almost entire independence of one another. It is only in the present day that a deeper conception of the problems of vegetable life has led to a closer union between the three. I have sought to do justice to this historical fact by treating the parts of my subject separately; but in this case, if the present work was to be kept within suitable limits, it became necessary to devote a strictly limited space only to each of the three historical delineation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating journey into the evolution of botany as a scientific discipline, exploring the development of key concepts from the 16th to the 19th centuries. It examines how early botanists, driven by a desire to understand the medicinal properties of plants, gradually transitioned from a focus on individual species to a more systematic approach to classification. The author highlights the importance of the herbals, which, while often lacking in theoretical sophistication, played a crucial role in fostering a deeper understanding of plant morphology and the concept of natural affinityââ âthe inherent relationships between different plant groups. The book then delves into the debate surrounding "artificial" systems of classification, where botanists struggled to balance their intuitive grasp of natural affinity with the desire to establish a logically sound framework for organizing the plant kingdom. The author argues that the shift toward a more natural system, emphasizing the interconnectedness of plant life, ultimately led to the emergence of a profound question: what truly defines the boundaries between species? This book illuminates the historical roots of modern botany, revealing the complex interplay between observation, theory, and the evolving understanding of the plant world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330366707_0
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