Ameboid Movement

Schaeffer, Asa A. (Asa Arthur), 1883-1980Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 315K words
Chapters: 32

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. Ameboid Movement by Asa A. Schaeffer. Author: Schaeffer, Asa A. (Asa Arthur), 1883-1980. Language: English. Class: QL: Science: Zoology. Release Date: Aug 26, 2017

Editor's review

This is an early zoological monograph focused on ameboid movement, in which Asa A. Schaeffer observes and discusses changes in cell morphology and the mechanisms of movement. The book reflects the concerns and argumentative style of early twentieth-century experimental zoology and has documentary value for understanding the scholarly lineage of research on protozoan movement. Its strength lies in its concentrated questions and meticulous observation, making it suitable as supplementary reading in the history of science and the history of biology rather than as an introduction to modern cell biology. Readers are advised to approach its terminology and conclusions with a historical eye, distinguish the research conditions of the time from today's knowledge, and read it alongside modern textbooks to appreciate how disciplinary methods have evolved.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Biology students interested in protozoa and cell movement
Readers studying the history of early experimental zoology
Teachers seeking public-domain texts on the history of science as course supplements
English-language popular science readers with basic biological knowledge

Not a good fit for

Beginners seeking a systematic textbook of modern cell biology
General readers lacking the patience for English scientific prose
Readers looking only for accessible popular science stories

Reading tips

Begin by skimming chapter titles and concluding paragraphs to grasp the author's core observational questions
Read alongside modern protozoology textbooks, noting differences in terminology and conclusions
After reading, summarize the author's observational methods and argumentative steps as notes on the history of science

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FAQ

Is the content of this book still valid today?

It is an early specialized study, and some terminology and conclusions have been revised or refined by later research. Its value lies more in the history of science and in its methodological example; it should not be cited directly as current biological conclusions.

What biological background is needed to read it?

A basic understanding of cells, protozoa, and microscopic observation is enough to begin. The argumentation is fairly specialized, so readers with a general biology background will find it smoother going with a dictionary at hand.

Is it suitable as classroom teaching material?

It is suitable as supplementary material for the history of science or specialized discussion, showing how early research posed questions and organized observations. For systematic teaching, teachers will need to supply a modern knowledge framework and comparative explanations.

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About the author

Schaeffer, Asa A. (Asa Arthur), 1883-1980 Author

Asa A. Schaeffer (1883–1980) is an author about whom little biographical information survives; publicly available sources are limited, and his nationality, education, and positions cannot be reliably confirmed. His main identifiable work is Ameboid Movement, and only one of his works is held in the collection. Judging from the title, the book is a specialized biological monograph focused on how amoebae move and on the related cellular mechanisms. Its subject is narrow and reflects the typical orientation of early experimental zoology and cell biology. Works of this kind usually combine observational description with experimental analysis and address a professional readership. Because public records of the author's life and academic background are scarce, his specific writing style and scholarly influence cannot be fully assessed; readers may consult the book as a historical document on research into amoeboid movement.