Darwin and his bears How Darwin Bear and his Galápagos Islands Friends Inspired a Scientific Revolution
Frank J. Sulloway ill.
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How Darwin Bear and His Galápagos Island Friends Inspired a ScientificRevolutionThe true story of how Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution, thanks to the crucial assistance of bears he meets in the Galápagos Islands. Did whales really evolve from bears? Did bears help write the Origin of Species? And were bears ultimately responsible for the triumph of the Darwinian revolution? Frank Sulloway reveals the charming story behind one of the greatest scientific discoveries ever made—sure to become an instant classic.How Darwin Bear and His Galápagos Island Friends Inspired a ScientificRevolution
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”Frank Sulloway’s revisionist description, in absolutely charming text and drawings, will set you thinking and will bring a persistent smile to your face as you read this wonderful book.”
Roald Hofmann, poet, playwright, and Nobel Prize-winning chemist — ADVANCE ACCLAIM FOR DARWIN AND HIS BEARS — 22 december 2018
“Darwin Bear may often be stuffed with blueberries, but he is never stuffy in talking about his colleague Charles Darwin and the science behind species and environment. This is the ultimate guide to take on a voyage of your own Beagle.”
Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter — ADVANCE ACCLAIM FOR DARWIN AND HIS BEARS — 22 december 2018
“This work, coming from Frank Sulloway, is highly original, and deserves wide attention. I wish him and the bears, and the ghost of Darwin, wide success.”
Edward O. Wilson, two-time Pullitzer prize-winning author, evolutionary biologist, and conservationist — ADVANCE ACCLAIM FOR DARWIN AND HIS BEARS — 20 februari 2018
“From so simple a beginning, this most beautiful and wonderful book on evolution reveals the grandeur in this view of life, while also filling a vital educational niche.”
Michael Shermer, Publisher Skeptic magazine, Scientific American columnist, and author of Why Darwin Matters and In Darwin’s Shadow. — ADVANCE ACCLAIM FOR DARWIN AND HIS BEARS — 22 december 2018
“Let Frank Sulloway’s delightful fantasy of talking bears lead you through the story of Charles Darwin’s visit to the Galápagos Islands and the development of his evolutionary theory. These sixteen bears know everything there is to know!”
Janet Browne, past president of the History of Science Society, and author of award-winning Charles Darwin: A Biography — ADVANCE ACCLAIM FOR DARWIN AND HIS BEARS — 22 december 2018
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ISBN-13
9789047626640
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15 maart 2019
Oorspr. titel
Darwin en zijn beren
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ISBN-139789047626640
Oorspronkelijke titelDarwin en zijn beren
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TaalEngels eng
Pagina’s192
GeïllustreerdJa
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UitgeverRubinstein Publishing BV
CB-relatie-id7600526
Verschenen15 maart 2019
StatusInactief 08
BeschikbaarheidContact leverancier 99
Adviesprijs (incl. btw)€ 12,99
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NUR (hoofd)Natuur, plant, dier (>12 jaar) 253
NUR (alle)253 Natuur, plant, dier (>12 jaar)
Trefwoordendarwin · charles darwin · unesco · revolution · charles darwin foundation · darwin and his bears · frank sulloway · bears · galapagos · island · scientific · inspired
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Auteur A01Frank J. Sulloway
Illustrator A12Frank J. Sulloway
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Werk-id (NSTC)500233100
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Bijgewerkt6 augustus 2026
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NSTC 500233100 · CB-relatie 7600526 · Bijgewerkt 6 augustus 2026