{"title":"Karen L. Harel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound world of science and nature through the compelling writings of Karen L. Harel. An insightful author, Harel brings a fresh perspective to the scientific community, offering readers an engaging glimpse into the wonders of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed works such as \u003cem\u003eDarwin's Love of Life\u003c\/em\u003e, Karen L. Harel delves deep into the life and theories of Charles Darwin, providing an illuminating exploration of his enduring passion for life and nature. These books are perfect for anyone interested in the intricate connections between science, evolution, and the beauty that surrounds us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that is both educational and accessible, Harel's books guide readers through complex scientific concepts with ease, making them an essential addition to any Science \u0026amp; Nature collection. Whether you are a seasoned scholar or a curious novice, Karen L. Harel’s works will enrich your understanding and appreciation of the world we live in.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"darwins-love-of-life-by-karen-l-harel-9780231216708","title":"Darwin's Love of Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiophilia—the love of life—encompasses the drive to survive, a sense of kinship with all life-forms, and an instinct for beauty. In this unconventional book, Kay Harel uses biophilia as a lens to explore Charles Darwin's life and thought in deeply original ways. In a set of interrelated essays, she considers how the love of life enabled him to see otherwise unseen evolutionary truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarel traces the influence of biophilia on Darwin's views of dogs, facts, thought, emotion, and beauty, informed by little-known material from his private notebooks. She argues that much of what Darwin described, envisioned, and felt was biophilia in action. Closing the book is a profile of Darwin's marriage to Emma Wedgwood, his first cousin, a woman gifted in music and medicine who shared her husband's love of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarel's meditative, playful, and lyrical musings draw on the tools of varied disciplines— aesthetics, astronomy, biology, evolutionary theory, history of science, philosophy, psychiatry, and more—while remaining unbounded by any particular one. Taking unexpected paths to recast a figure we thought we knew, \u003cem\u003eDarwin's Love of Life\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers a different Darwin: a man full of love, joy, awe, humility, curiosity, and a zest for living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854435438828,"sku":"9780231216708","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231216708.jpg?v=1759241449"},{"product_id":"darwins-love-of-life-by-karen-l-harel-9780231208086","title":"Darwin's Love of Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiophilia\u003c\/i\u003e—the love of life—encompasses the drive to survive, a sense of kinship with all life-forms, and an instinct for beauty. In this unconventional book, Kay Harel uses biophilia as a lens to explore Charles Darwin's life and thought in deeply original ways. In a set of interrelated essays, she considers how the love of life enabled him to see otherwise unseen evolutionary truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarel traces the influence of biophilia on Darwin's views of dogs, facts, thought, emotion, and beauty, informed by little-known material from his private notebooks. She argues that much of what Darwin described, envisioned, and felt was biophilia in action. Closing the book is a profile of Darwin's marriage to Emma Wedgwood, his first cousin, a woman gifted in music and medicine who shared her husband's love of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarel's meditative, playful, and lyrical musings draw on the tools of varied disciplines—\u003ci\u003eaesthetics, astronomy, biology, evolutionary theory, history of science, philosophy, psychiatry,\u003c\/i\u003e and more—while remaining unbounded by any particular one. Taking unexpected paths to recast a figure we thought we knew, this book offers readers a different Darwin: a man full of love, joy, awe, humility, curiosity, and a zest for living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854436389100,"sku":"9780231208086","price":141.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780231208086.jpg?v=1759241460"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karen-l-harel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}