This manual pertains to "Eight Little Piggies: Reflections in Natural History," a collection of essays authored by Stephen Jay Gould. Published by W. W. Norton & Company on November 29, 2010, this work delves into various aspects of the natural world, examining the interconnectedness of life and the significance of often-overlooked creatures. The essays draw upon diverse examples, from the anatomy of fish tails to the vocalizations of frogs and the specific case of the land snail Partula. This sixth collection since "Ever Since Darwin" offers insightful reflections on natural history.
The purpose of this document is to provide comprehensive information regarding the content and context of Stephen Jay Gould's "Eight Little Piggies: Reflections in Natural History." It details the publication information, including the publisher, language, and format, as well as the author and the nature of the collection. This manual serves as a reference for understanding the scope and themes explored within the essays, facilitating a deeper appreciation of Gould's scientific observations and philosophical inquiries into the natural world.
"There is no scientist today whose books I look forward to reading with greater anticipation of enjoyment and enlightenment than Stephen Jay Gould."—Martin Gardner
Among scientists who write, no one illuminates as well as Stephen Jay Gould doesthe wonderful workings of the natural world. Now in a new volume of collected essays—his sixth since
Ever Since Darwin—Gould speaks of the importance of unbroken connections within our own lives and to our ancestralgenerations. Along with way, he opens to us the mysteries of fish tails, frog calls, and other matters, and shows once and for all why we must take notice when a seemingly insignificant creature is threatened, like the land snail
Partula from Moorea, whose extinction he movingly relates.
Author: Gould, Stephen Jay
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Eight Little Piggies: Reflections in Natural History
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2010-11-29
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780393311396
Category: Nature : Essays
"There is no scientist today whose books I look forward to reading with greater anticipation of enjoyment and enlightenment than Stephen Jay Gould."—Martin Gardner
Among scientists who write, no one illuminates as well as Stephen Jay Gould doesthe wonderful workings of the natural world. Now in a new volume of collected essays—his sixth since
Ever Since Darwin—Gould speaks of the importance of unbroken connections within our own lives and to our ancestralgenerations. Along with way, he opens to us the mysteries of fish tails, frog calls, and other matters, and shows once and for all why we must take notice when a seemingly insignificant creature is threatened, like the land snail
Partula from Moorea, whose extinction he movingly relates.
Author: Gould, Stephen Jay
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Eight Little Piggies: Reflections in Natural History
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2010-11-29
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780393311396
Category: Nature : Essays
