Neo-Darwinism
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
An evolutionary theory associated with August Weismann and supported by many geneticists of the early 20th century. This 1930s Soviet perspective characterizes Neo-Darwinism as an idealistic doctrine centered on the immutability of germ plasm and its isolation from environmental influences.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
NEO-DARWINISM, an evolutionary theory associated with the name of Weismann and supported by many modern geneticists. Neo-Darwinism, substantiated by the early works of Weismann, takes the form of an idealistic doctrine that treats the germ plasm as immutable, considering it isolated from the influences of the external environment (see Evolutionary doctrines).
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“Neo-Darwinism.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/neo-darwinism/