Excerpt from The Child's Inheritance: Its Scientific and Imaginative Meaning
The writer desires to express his thanks for permis sion to use in the book certain illustrations which have appeared in other publications. To Mr. Edward Arnold he is indebted, in Fig. 9, for the use of a plate in Dr. A. Weismann's Evolution Theory; to Mrs. Romanes, for Figs. 3, 6, and 8, from Darwin and After Darwin, by G. J. Romanes; to Miss L. N. Badenoch, for permission to copy two drawings in her book, True Tales of the Insects, shown in Figs. 10 and 11; to the Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office for Fig. 17, reproduced from a plate in Vol. XX. Of the Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of ems. Challenger; to Messrs. J. A. Churchill, for Figs. 2 and 14, taken from Carpenter's The Meroscope and its Revelations; to the publishers of Vor Gainle Bondekultur, of Christiania, for the right to use Fig. 13; and lastly, to Dr. J. W. Gregory, for the right and pleasure of using the remarkable frontispiece of his book The Great Rift Valley, shown in Fig. 12.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Delving into scientific and imaginative dimensions, this book explores the intricate inheritance of children. It weaves together ideas from science and poetry to present a comprehensive understanding of the child's innate potential and the influence of their environment. The author challenges contemporary educational systems, arguing that they often overlook the child's ancestral heritage and imaginative spirit. Emphasizing the vital role of play, art, and recreation, this book advocates for a holistic approach that nurtures the child's inner world. Throughout, the author draws upon examples from biology, literature, and philosophy, offering a fresh perspective on the relationship between inherited characteristics and environmental influences. By exploring the child's capacity for creativity, resilience, and imaginative thinking, this book invites readers to reconsider the true meaning of education and the importance of fostering a child's innate potential. 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 # 9781330422885_0
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