Embryogenesis in Myth and Science

Author:   Thomas J. Weihs
Publisher:   Floris Books
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
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9781782504993


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   12 January 2018
Format:   Paperback
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Embryogenesis in Myth and Science


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Embryology has evolved from myth in early cultures, who knew little about the details of conception and pregnancy, to the height of modern scientific knowledge. Thomas Weihs argues persuasively that new scientific understanding of embryology could engender a new mythology, and that, in fact, science and myth are complementary aspects of the study of new life. He explores the correspondence between the creation story in Genesis, and other creation myths, with the development of the human embryo, and also discusses how the intuitive heart-felt values we associate with pregnancy and birth can be reconciled with the science of our age.

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Author:   Thomas J. Weihs
Publisher:   Floris Books
Imprint:   Floris Books
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Weight:   0.214kg
ISBN:  

9781782504993


ISBN 10:   1782504990
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   12 January 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Foreword by John Davy Introduction From Mythos to Science 1. The story of creation 2. A brief history of embryology Current Thinking in Biology and Embryology 3. Mendel and Darwin 4. The beginnings of experimental embryology 5. The discovery of genes 6. The search for the origin of form From Science to Mythos 7. Embryogenesis and Genesis 8. Embryonic form development and cosmos Biology and Spirit 9. Embryogenesis and the Gospels 10. Form and individuality

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Thomas Weihs (1914-1983) studied medicine in Vienna and Basel before moving to Scotland to help found the Camphill Community for people with special needs.

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