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ISBN
0520200144
ISBN10
0520200144
ISBN13
9780520200142
EAN
9780520200142
MPN
does not apply
Brand
University of California Press
GTIN
09780520200142
Book Title
Snakes : the Evolution of Mystery in Nature
Publisher
University of California Press
Item Length
11 in
Publication Year
1997
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.2 in
Author
Harry W. Greene
Genre
Nature, Science
Topic
Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Life Sciences / Evolution, Animals / General, Life Sciences / Biology
Item Weight
65.3 Oz
Item Width
8.5 in
Number of Pages
366 Pages

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This is a book about some of nature's most alluring and forbidding creatures, written by a man with an abiding passion for snakes, as well as for science, the fate of the planet, and the wonder of life. Harry Greene presents every facet of the natural history of snakes--their diversity, evolution, and conservation--and at the same time makes a personal statement of why these animals are so compelling. This book provides an up-to-date summary of the biology of snakes on a global basis. Eight chapters are devoted to general biology topics, including anatomy, feeding, venoms, predation and defense, social behavior, reproduction, evolution, and conservation; eight chapters survey the major snake groups, including blindsnakes, boas, colubrids, stiletto snakes, cobras, sea snakes, and vipers. Details of particular interest, such as coral snake mimicry and the evolution of the0 rattle, are highlighted as special topics. Chapter introductory essays are filled with anecdotes that will tempt nonspecialists to read on, while the book's wealth of comprehensive information will gratify herpeto-culturalists and professional biologists. Greene's writing is clear, engaging, and full of appreciation for his subject. Michael and Patricia Fogden are known internationally for their outstanding work, and their stunning color photographs of snakes in their natural habitats are a brilliant complement to Greene's text. Here is a scientific book that provides accurate information in an accessible way to general readers, strongly advocates for a persecuted group of animals, encourages conservation--not just of snakes but of ecosystems--and credits science for enriching our lives. In helping readers explore the role of snakes in human experience, Greene and the Fogdens show how science and art can be mutual pathways to understanding.

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Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520200144
ISBN-13
9780520200142
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1114844

Product Key Features

Book Title
Snakes : the Evolution of Mystery in Nature
Number of Pages
366 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1997
Topic
Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Life Sciences / Evolution, Animals / General, Life Sciences / Biology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Author
Harry W. Greene
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
65.3 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

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"In beiden Hauptteilen ist also eine staunenswerte Fülle von Informationen zusammengetragen worden - eine bewundernswerte Leistung für nur zwei Autoren!" Angewandte Chemie 2008-120/7
Lccn
96-021928
Photographed by
Fogden, Patricia, Fogden, Michael
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
597.9
Lc Classification Number
Ql666.O6g69 1997
Copyright Date
1997

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