The Darwinian Tourist: Viewing the World Through Evolutionary Eyes
Title: The Darwinian Tourist: Viewing the World Through Evolutionary Eyes
Author: Christopher Wills
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 978-0-19-958438-3
Language: English
Pages: 368
Dimensions: Approximately 24.6 x 18.9 x 2.8 cm
Publication Date: November 1, 2010
Genre: Non-Fiction
Condition: Very Good
Description: In The Darwinian Tourist, biologist Christopher Wills takes readers on a series of global adventures that illustrate how ecology and evolution have shaped the world we live in. Through personal narratives and stunning color photographs, Wills explores diverse ecosystems—from the underwater life of Indonesia's Lembeh Strait to encounters with wildlife in Mongolia—revealing the evolutionary stories behind the flora and fauna he encounters. The book offers insights into human evolution and emphasizes the importance of biodiversity, providing a renewed appreciation for the planet's astounding diversity and the evolutionary history that has led to the present day.
Title: The Darwinian Tourist: Viewing the World Through Evolutionary Eyes
Author: Christopher Wills
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 978-0-19-958438-3
Language: English
Pages: 368
Dimensions: Approximately 24.6 x 18.9 x 2.8 cm
Publication Date: November 1, 2010
Genre: Non-Fiction
Condition: Very Good
Description: In The Darwinian Tourist, biologist Christopher Wills takes readers on a series of global adventures that illustrate how ecology and evolution have shaped the world we live in. Through personal narratives and stunning color photographs, Wills explores diverse ecosystems—from the underwater life of Indonesia's Lembeh Strait to encounters with wildlife in Mongolia—revealing the evolutionary stories behind the flora and fauna he encounters. The book offers insights into human evolution and emphasizes the importance of biodiversity, providing a renewed appreciation for the planet's astounding diversity and the evolutionary history that has led to the present day.
Title: The Darwinian Tourist: Viewing the World Through Evolutionary Eyes
Author: Christopher Wills
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 978-0-19-958438-3
Language: English
Pages: 368
Dimensions: Approximately 24.6 x 18.9 x 2.8 cm
Publication Date: November 1, 2010
Genre: Non-Fiction
Condition: Very Good
Description: In The Darwinian Tourist, biologist Christopher Wills takes readers on a series of global adventures that illustrate how ecology and evolution have shaped the world we live in. Through personal narratives and stunning color photographs, Wills explores diverse ecosystems—from the underwater life of Indonesia's Lembeh Strait to encounters with wildlife in Mongolia—revealing the evolutionary stories behind the flora and fauna he encounters. The book offers insights into human evolution and emphasizes the importance of biodiversity, providing a renewed appreciation for the planet's astounding diversity and the evolutionary history that has led to the present day.