ISBN: 9780691001678

[It is a] book that will be treasured by scientists and lay readers alike.". Most other popular books on shells help one to identify them. This book uses both contemporary and fossil shel… More...

[It is a] book that will be treasured by scientists and lay readers alike.". Most other popular books on shells help one to identify them. This book uses both contemporary and fossil shells to explore many ideas and processes in general biology. I have been seeking this book for years.". The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   A Natural History of Shells by Geerat Vermeij Using shells to explore major areas of biology, the author of this celebration of the shell examines such issues as the evolution of shells and their function. He demonstrates how shells provide insight into the lives of animals of this era, as well as those of the distant past. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Geerat Vermeij wrote this 'celebration of shells' to share his enthusiasm for those supremely elegant creations and what they can teach us about nature. Most popular books on shells emphasize the identification of species, but Vermeij uses shells as a way to explore major ideas in biology. How are shells built? How do they work? How did they evolve? The author lucidly and charmingly demonstrates how shells give us insights into the lives of animals in our own day as well as in the distant geological past. Author Biography Geerat J. Vermeij is Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Davis. He is the author of The Evolutionary World: How Adaptation Explains Everything from Seashells to Civilization; Privileged Hands: A Scientific Life; Nature: An Economic History (Princeton); and Evolution and Escalation: An Ecological History of Life (Princeton). Table of Contents PrefaceCh. 1Shells and the Questions of Biology3Pt. IThe Rules of Shell ConstructionCh. 2Themes and Variations: The Geometry of Shells9Ch. 3The Economics of Construction and Maintenance39Pt. IILife in a Dangerous World: How Shells WorkCh. 4The Mechanics of Shells61Ch. 5Predators and Their Methods94Ch. 6Coping with Enemies: The Shell as Protection113Pt. IIIThe Dimension of TimeCh. 7A Historical Geography of Shells153Ch. 8Evolutionary Economics: The Rise and Fall of Adaptive Themes174Index203 Review One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 1994 Winner of the 1993 Award for Excellence, New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) "Vermeij provides an elegantly written and beautifully illustrated account of shell construction, function, and evolution, while showing how these molluscan houses give us insights into ecology and the history of life. [It is a] book that will be treasured by scientists and lay readers alike."--Nature "Vermeij provides an elegantly written and beautifully illustrated account of shell construction, function, and evolution, while showing how these molluscan houses give us insights into ecology and the history of life. [It is a] book that will be treasured by scientists and lay readers alike."--Nature "A Natural History of Shells is a fascinating biological view of shells as the products of living organisms...We come to appreciate and understand the diverse wonders of economy, function, and construction that can be seen in shells."--Douglas Palmer, New Scientist "This is a pleasingly different book. Most other popular books on shells help one to identify them. In this book Vermeij uses shells to help understand the ecology, evolution, and history of snails, clams, and other Mollusca, the phylum of animals that construct 'shells.' ... This book uses both contemporary and fossil shells to explore many ideas and processes in general biology... I have been seeking this book for years."--The Quarterly Review of Biology "I was swept away by the world of molluscs and found myself fascinated and informed... By the end of the book I was convinced that anyone with a passion for their subject would enjoy and be educated by Vermeij's obvious passion for his."--Biologist Prizes Runner-up for Choice Magazine Outstanding Reference/Academic Book Award 1994 Long Description Geerat Vermeij wrote this 'celebration of shells' to share his enthusiasm for those supremely elegant creations and what they can teach us about nature. Most popular books on shells emphasize the identification of species, but Vermeij uses shells as a way to explore major ideas in biology. How are shells built? How do they work? How did they evolve? The author lucidly and charmingly demonstrates how shells give us insights into the lives of animals in our own day as well as in the distant geological past. Review Quote "Winner of the 1993 Award for Excellence, New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)" Details ISBN0691001677 Short Title NATURAL HIST OF SHELLS Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 0691001677 ISBN-13 9780691001678 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1995 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780691001678 Series Number 15 UK Release Date 1995-04-23 NZ Release Date 1995-04-23 US Release Date 1995-04-23 Author Geerat Vermeij Pages 216 Series Princeton Science Library Publication Date 1995-04-23 Alternative 9780691085968 DEWEY 594.0471 Illustrations 131 halftones Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1995-07-02 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137596901; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780691001678, EAN: 9780691001678, Publication Year: 1995, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: A Natural History of Shells, Item Height: 229mm, Topic: Local Interest, Item Width: 152mm, Item Weight: 425g, Number of Pages: 216 Pages, Princeton University Press<

1995, ISBN: 9780691001678

Princeton University Press, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Auflage: New Ed, 232 Seiten, Publiziert: 1995-04-23T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780691001678, 0.42 kg, Freizeit, Hau… More...

Princeton University Press, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Auflage: New Ed, 232 Seiten, Publiziert: 1995-04-23T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780691001678, 0.42 kg, Freizeit, Haus & Garten, Kategorien, Bücher, Biowissenschaften, Naturwissenschaften & Technik, Taschenbücher, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Featured Categories, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, Princeton University Press, 1995<

1995, ISBN: 9780691001678

Princeton University Press, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Auflage: New Ed, 232 Seiten, Publiziert: 1995-04-23T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780691001678, 0.42 kg, Freizeit, Hau… More...

Princeton University Press, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Auflage: New Ed, 232 Seiten, Publiziert: 1995-04-23T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780691001678, 0.42 kg, Freizeit, Haus & Garten, Kategorien, Bücher, Biowissenschaften, Naturwissenschaften & Technik, Taschenbücher, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, Princeton University Press, 1995<