Die Zelle und die Gewebe (Vol. 2/2) : Grundzüge der allgemeinen Anatomie und Physiologie

This volume continues a classic 19th‑century exploration of anatomy and physiology, focusing on the cell as the foundation of tissue formation. It weaves detailed descriptions of developmental mechanisms with the author’s own “biogenesis” perspective, contrasting contemporary ideas such as epigenesis, mosaic theory, and early neo‑Darwinian thought. Throughout the twenty‑one chapters, the reader encounters clear explanations of causal laws, work division in organisms, and the physiological forces that shape growth.

The text is richly illustrated with eighty‑nine original plates, offering visual insight into the structures discussed. While rooted in the scientific debates of its time, the narrative remains aimed at students and curious listeners, emphasizing the cell’s central role in organic life. The careful, faithful transcription preserves historic terminology, letting modern ears experience a formative moment in biological science.