Harvey’s Conception

Synopsis: A series of illustrated readings taken from Harvey’s book ‘Exercitationes de Generatione Animalium’ illustrating his detailed and accurate observations on development in the red deer, but also his interpretation that the male had nothing to do with actual conception.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 15 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1978
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Uses: Sixth-formers; first-year medical and zoology students - historical background materials.
Subjects: Biology
Keywords: animals; Harvey, William; history of science

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Name: University of Edinburgh, Department of Animal Genetics, Research Film & Educational Technology Unit

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