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From cells to organisms : re-envisioning cell theory / Sherrie L. Lyons.

by Lyons, Sherrie Lynne, 1947-

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University of Toronto Press, 2020.

Biology -- Philosophy -- History.

Cytology -- History.

Developmental biology.

9781442635098 (pbk.)

xii, 276 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Microscopes and the discovery of the cell -- The physical basis of life -- The cell as the unit of heredity and development -- Cell theory in development -- Progress in understanding heredity -- Organicism, embryonic induction, and morphogenetic fields -- Twoness -- How does a chicken become an egg? Evo-devo and eco-devo.

"More than a history, From Cells to Organisms delves into the nature of scientific practice, showing that results are interpreted not only through the lens of a microscope, but also through the lens of particular ideas and prior philosophical commitments. Before the twentieth century, heredity and development were considered to be complementary aspects of the fundamental problem of generation, but later became distinct disciplines with the rise of genetics. Focusing on how cell theory shaped investigations of development, this book delves into evolution, vitalism, the role of the nucleus, and the concept of biological individuality. Building upon current research from biologists such as Daniel Mazia, From Cells to Organisms covers ongoing debates over cell theory and uses interesting case studies to examine the nature of scientific practice, the role of prestige, and the dynamics of theory change."--From publisher.

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