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Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired By Nature

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Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
Release Year
1997
ISBN
9780688136918

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0688136915
ISBN-13
9780688136918
eBay Product ID (ePID)
807362

Product Key Features

Book Title
Biomimicry : Innovation Inspired by Nature
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1997
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, Natural History, General, Ecology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Technology & Engineering, Science, Business & Economics
Author
Janine M. Benyus
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
21.8 Oz
Item Length
11.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
96-052336
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
600
Synopsis
Repackaged with a new afterword, this "valuable and entertaining" (New York Times Book Review) book explores how scientists are adapting nature's best ideas to solve tough 21st century problems. Biomimicry is rapidly transforming life on earth. Biomimics study nature's most successful ideas over the past 3.5 million years, and adapt them for human use. The results are revolutionizing how materials are invented and how we compute, heal ourselves, repair the environment, and feed the world. Janine Benyus takes readers into the lab and in the field with maverick thinkers as they: discover miracle drugs by watching what chimps eat when they're sick; learn how to create by watching spiders weave fibers; harness energy by examining how a leaf converts sunlight into fuel in trillionths of a second; and many more examples. Composed of stories of vision and invention, personalities and pipe dreams, Biomimicry is must reading for anyone interested in the shape of our future., Biomimicry is a revolutionary new science that analyzes nature's best ideas--spider silk and eyes, seashells and brain cells, photosynthesis and DNA--and adapts them for human use. Janine Benyus takes us into the lab and out in the field with the maverick researchers who are discovering natures ingenious solutions to the problem of human survival: studying leaves to learn how to make microscopic solar power packs that will clean up toxic spills and light our homes; harnessing DNA's coding power to make blindingly fast computers; discovering miracle drugs by observing what animals eat; and much more. The answers are there for the finding, poemlike in their elegance and economy. Anyone interested in the people and ideas that are shaping our future must read this book to know where the most exciting revelations lie -- -literally all around us., Repackaged with a new Afterword, this "valuable and entertaining" (New York Times Book Review) book explores how scientists are adapting nature's best ideas to solve tough 21st century problems Biomimicry is rapidly transforming life on earth. Biomimics study nature's most successful ideas over the past 3.5 million years, and adapt them for human use. The results are revolutionizing how materials are invented and how we compute, heal ourselves, repair the environment, and feed the world. Janine Benyus takes readers into the lab and in the field with maverick thinkers as they: discover miracle drugs by watching what chimps eat when they're sick; learn how to create by watching spiders weave fibers; harness energy by examining how a leaf converts sunlight into fuel in trillionths of a second; and many more examples. Composed of stories of vision and invention, personalities and pipe dreams, Biomimicry is must reading for anyone interested in the shape of our future.
LC Classification Number
T173.8.B45 1997

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    It's on me for not reading the description of this being an ex-library copy. I was expecting it to be, but that's completely my fault. The product is exactly as described, in good condition and of good quality. Shipping was fast. Appearance good, no pages ripped and cover is not bent. It was sent in a bag instead of a box, though, which could have led to damage in shipping. Overall I'm happy and would buy from this seller again.
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    The book was noted as in a very good condition. When I received it, it had several pages of underlining. I contacted the seller and send them copies of the pages. They apologized for their oversight and rectified the issue. I appreciate the prompt communication and rectification of the issue. thanks.
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    Fantastic purchasing experience; sent as described as was the condition upon arrival; price and shipping (if any was charged) were reasonable. This author has been at the top of my list for quite a while as a favorite. This seller checks all the boxes!