Reception of the cell theory at Gaceta Medica de Mexico in the 19th century
Por:
Aranda-Cruzalta, Andres
Publicada:
1 may 2018
Categoría:
Medicine (miscellaneous)
Resumen:
In the 18th century, a series of pro-independence movements took place
in America against the order established by European dominant powers.
This gave way to the concept of ``national'' and ``international or
foreign'' affairs. In parallel, ``the cell theory'' emerged in the
scientific world, based on the idea that living beings, both plants and
animals, were constituted of anatomo-functional units, the cells, where
vital functions take place. This theory was headed by the botanist
Mathias Jacob Schleiden and zoologist Theodor Schwann. Gaceta Medica de
Mexico was founded in 1864, when the cell theory was already mature. The
purpose of this manuscript is to document how this theory was received
and disseminated in Mexico through articles published in Gaceta Medica
de Mexico.
Filiaciones:
Aranda-Cruzalta, Andres:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Med, Dept Hist & Filosofia Med, Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
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