Provides a scholarly and insightful analysis of the intentions and beliefs of Louis Agassiz
Discusses the implications of Louis Agassiz's papers on today's research
Includes facsimile of original print of Louis Agassiz's lectures
Over 100 black-and-white engravings illustrating plants and animalsExtensively commented and annotated by the Editor

Autorentext

Christoph Irmscher is Director of the Wells Scholars Program, Co-President of the Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA.

Author of 'Louis Agassiz, Creator of American Science' featured by the New York Times Book Review

Inhalt

Introduction.- Louis Agassiz: Introduction to the StuBldy of Natural History.- Commentary and Notes.- Bibliography.