The Beak of the Finch : A Story of Evolution in Our Time
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Evolutionary tale of Galapagos finches.
The Beak of the Finch could be a good read for someone interested in learning about the practical implications of evolution. The book offers a unique perspective that challenges and expands upon Darwin's original theories through the observations of two scientists who spent 20 years studying Galapagos finches. The book presents theories and observations in an easily understandable manner, making it accessible to readers of all levels of understanding.
The Beak of the Finch : A Story of Evolution in Our Time
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ISBN: 9780679733379
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM103.51 MYR
Authors:
Jonathan Weiner
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 1995-05-30
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 9310 readers)
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PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • A dramatic story of groundbreaking scientific research of Darwin's discovery of evolution that "spark[s] not just the intellect, but the imagination" ( Washington Post Book World). “Admirable and much-needed.... Weiner’s triumph is to reveal how evolution and science work, and to let them speak clearly for themselves.”— The New York Times Book ReviewOn a desert island in the heart of the Galapagos archipelago, where Darwin received his first inklings of the theory of evolution, two scientists, Peter and Rosemary Grant, have spent twenty years proving that Darwin did not know the strength of his own theory. For among the finches of Daphne Major, natural selection is neither rare nor slow: it is taking place by the hour, and we can watch.In this remarkable story, Jonathan Weiner follows these scientists as they watch Darwin's finches and come up with a new understanding of life itself. The Beak of the Finch is an elegantly written and compelling masterpiece of theory and explication in the tradition of Stephen Jay Gould.
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