The Beak Of The Finch

Name: The Beak Of The Finch
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780099468714
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By Jonathan Weiner

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The Beak of the Finch by Jonathan Weiner explores the groundbreaking research on evolution conducted by Rosemary and Peter Grant in the Galápagos Islands. This book delves into their detailed study of finches, illustrating the dynamic process of natural selection in real-time. It offers an engaging narrative that combines scientific discovery with the rich history of evolutionary thought.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you are fascinated by evolution and enjoy exploring the intricate details of natural selection, this book will captivate your interest through its engaging journey into the lives and research of scientists studying finches in the Galápagos Islands. It beautifully weaves scientific discovery with the compelling narrative of how these birds offer insights into the process that shapes life on Earth.

The Beak Of The Finch

This is one of the easiest-to-read, most exciting books on evolution of the past twenty years. It describes evolution happening before our eyes among the isolated bird populations of the Galapagos - the very finches observed by Darwin on his Beagle voyage - and its heroes are an unsung British couple. . . .

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For all that has been said and written about it, evolution has always been — necessarily — theoretical, a matter of fossils demonstrating slow change over many millennia. But, for 20 years, in a continuing study, biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant have been observing the various species of finches on a tiny volcanic island in the Galapagos.

They now claim that they have actually seen evolution taking place before their eyes. The Beak Of The Finch tells the Grants' story, and describes how their findings have led scientists into further study of evolution.

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The Beak of the Finch by Jonathan Weiner is acclaimed for its engaging narrative that reads like a novel while effectively conveying scientific concepts. Reviewers praise the book for its rich exploration of Darwinism, highlighting ongoing evolutionary changes among Galapagos finches that inspired Darwin's theories. It is noted for vividly illustrating small yet significant evolutionary changes, blending historical context, scientific insight, and anecdotes with finesse.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099468714

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

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