Louis Agassiz As A Teacher is a book written by Lane Cooper that explores the life and teachings of Louis Agassiz, a renowned Swiss-American biologist and geologist who lived in the 19th century. The book is a comprehensive study of Agassiz's teaching methods, his scientific contributions, and his impact on the development of American science.The author begins by providing a brief biography of Agassiz, tracing his early life in Switzerland, his education, and his scientific pursuits. Cooper then delves into Agassiz's ...
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Louis Agassiz As A Teacher is a book written by Lane Cooper that explores the life and teachings of Louis Agassiz, a renowned Swiss-American biologist and geologist who lived in the 19th century. The book is a comprehensive study of Agassiz's teaching methods, his scientific contributions, and his impact on the development of American science.The author begins by providing a brief biography of Agassiz, tracing his early life in Switzerland, his education, and his scientific pursuits. Cooper then delves into Agassiz's teaching methods, which were based on hands-on learning, observation, and experimentation. The book includes numerous examples of Agassiz's teaching techniques, including his famous ""fish story"" method, which involved having students observe and draw fish in order to learn about their anatomy and classification.In addition to his teaching, the book also covers Agassiz's scientific contributions, including his work on glacial geology, his study of fossil fish, and his theories on the origin of species. The book also examines Agassiz's influence on American science, particularly his role in establishing the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University.Overall, Louis Agassiz As A Teacher is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed look at the life and teachings of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the development of American education.I was to keep the fish before me in a tin tray, and occasionally moisten the surface with alcohol from the jar, always taking care to replace the stopper tightly. Those were not the days of ground-glass stoppers and elegantly shaped exhibition jars; all the old students will recall the huge neckless glass bottles with their leaky, wax --besmeared corks, half eaten by insects, and begrimed with cellar dust. Entomology was a cleaner science than ichthyology, but the example of the Professor, who had unhesitatingly plunged to the bottom of the jar to produce the fish, was infectious; and though this alcohol had 'a very ancient and fishlike smell, ' I really dared not show any aversion within these sacred precincts, and treated the alcohol as though it were pure water.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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