Science and the Classics

by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1940

About the author

D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson was appointed to the first Chair of Biology at University College, Dundee, taking up the appointment in January 1885 and remaining for 32 and a half years. In 1917 he moved to take up the Chair of Natural History at the University of St. Andrews, a post he held until his death 31 years later in June 1948. He had therefore, the distinction of being a professor for 64 years. The year of his move, 1917, marked a turning point in his life for another reason, since it saw the publication of the book for which he is best known today, On Growth and Form.