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Tropical Nature : Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and South America by Adrian Forsyth and Ken Miyata (1987, Trade Paperback)

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ISBN-100684187108
ISBN-139780684187105
eBay Product ID (ePID)1131071

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Book TitleTropical Nature : Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and South America
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEcosystems & Habitats / Wilderness, South America / General, Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Animals / Wildlife
Publication Year1987
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Travel
AuthorAdrian Forsyth, Ken Miyata
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight8.8 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
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ReviewsScientific AmericanIn 17 chapters, each a brief essay on tropical nature observed, these two young field biologists have made a model of contemporary natural history, cheerfully speculative, concerned as much with large pattern as with diversity, chemically informed, thoroughly ecological and Darwinian to the core., NewsweekTropical Nature...seeks to provoke curiosity about the forests -- not just provide facts about them -- and succeeds splendidly....Tropical Natureevokes the magic and wonder of a world completely contained within itself., Smithsonian It invites an appreciation of biology as few other books do and does so with extraordinary grace and humor., Philadelphia Inquirer...one of the best natural-history books in recent years. Lyrical, richly detailed and delightful to read., E. O. Wilson Tropical Nature is superior by virtue of its freshness and authority. It is an account of the extraordinary richness of the tropical forests by two gifted young biologists who have recently experienced it and are experts on their subject. They write with the crispness of journalists sending dispatches from the field., NewsweekTropical Nature... seeks to provoke curiosity about the forests -- not just provide facts about them -- and succeeds splendidly.... Tropical Nature evokes the magic and wonder of a world completely contained within itself., Newsweek Tropical Nature... seeks to provoke curiosity about the forests -- not just provide facts about them -- and succeeds splendidly.... Tropical Nature evokes the magic and wonder of a world completely contained within itself., Philadelphia Inquirer ...one of the best natural-history books in recent years. Lyrical, richly detailed and delightful to read., Ernst MayrCombines excellent science, often based on original observations, with a warm sympathy for creatures big and small. A worthy successor to the writings of the great naturalists of the American tropics. I know of no better introduction to tropical biology., E. O. WilsonTropical Natureis superior by virtue of its freshness and authority. It is an account of the extraordinary richness of the tropical forests by two gifted young biologists who have recently experienced it and are experts on their subject. They write with the crispness of journalists sending dispatches from the field., Ernst Mayr Combines excellent science, often based on original observations, with a warm sympathy for creatures big and small. A worthy successor to the writings of the great naturalists of the American tropics. I know of no better introduction to tropical biology., SmithsonianIt invites an appreciation of biology as few other books do and does so with extraordinary grace and humor., Scientific American In 17 chapters, each a brief essay on tropical nature observed, these two young field biologists have made a model of contemporary natural history, cheerfully speculative, concerned as much with large pattern as with diversity, chemically informed, thoroughly ecological and Darwinian to the core.
Table Of ContentCONTENTS Illustrations Foreword Preface In Memoriam Introduction: A Temperate View of Tropical Life 1. IN THE REALM OF THE TROPICS FERTILITY 3. CANYONS OF LIGHT 4. HANGERS-ON 5. MATAPALO 6. LISTEN TO THE FLOWERS 7. "EAT ME" 8. BUGS AND DRUGS 9. CREEPING SOCIALISTS 10. ARMY ANTS ARTFUL GUISES SOUTHBOUND JERRY'S MAGGOT 14. SINGING IN THE RAIN 15. NIGHT WALKS 16. THE ETERNAL TROPICS 17. PARADISE LOST? Appendix: Tropical Travel--A Beginner's Guide Further Reading Index
SynopsisA lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its seventeen marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants, and animals of the Central and South American rainforest. Includes a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler.

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