How Zoologists Organize Things
The Art of Classification
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2020
Frances Lincoln (Verlag)
978-0-7112-5226-4 (ISBN)
Frances Lincoln (Verlag)
978-0-7112-5226-4 (ISBN)
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Discover the art of classification in this enriching exploration of the natural world and uncover how the intricate systems have shaped our understanding of it. How Zoologists Organize Things debunks wild myths, unveils wilder truths, and reveals just how much there is still to learn.
Humankind’s fascination with the natural world all began as a simple matter of survival. From differentiating the edible from the toxic to understanding predator and prey, our ancestors were obsessed with these essential discoveries.
Since, then, it’s got a little easier. Our enduring drive to understand the animal kingdom and all its mysteries has played a key role in our understanding of the planet, and ourselves – inspiring religious beliefs, scientific theories and much more. How Zoologists Organize Things dispels common myths and reveals astonishing truths, as well as highlighting how much we have to learn.
Long before the theories of Darwin, people have strived to piece together the mysteries of nature's intricate design; even early scientists knew that there was an order that united all living things and proposed various frameworks to explain this fundamental concept. From ancient folklore and religion to modern computer-driven systems, humanity's quest to classify life has left a rich and enduring legacy.
How Zoologists Organize Things tells the endlessly fascinating story of this process, documenting artistic trends and scientific discoveries as well as offering insights into our own place in nature.
Humankind’s fascination with the natural world all began as a simple matter of survival. From differentiating the edible from the toxic to understanding predator and prey, our ancestors were obsessed with these essential discoveries.
Since, then, it’s got a little easier. Our enduring drive to understand the animal kingdom and all its mysteries has played a key role in our understanding of the planet, and ourselves – inspiring religious beliefs, scientific theories and much more. How Zoologists Organize Things dispels common myths and reveals astonishing truths, as well as highlighting how much we have to learn.
Long before the theories of Darwin, people have strived to piece together the mysteries of nature's intricate design; even early scientists knew that there was an order that united all living things and proposed various frameworks to explain this fundamental concept. From ancient folklore and religion to modern computer-driven systems, humanity's quest to classify life has left a rich and enduring legacy.
How Zoologists Organize Things tells the endlessly fascinating story of this process, documenting artistic trends and scientific discoveries as well as offering insights into our own place in nature.
David Bainbridge is a reproductive biologist, popular science writer, and the Clinical Veterinary Anatomist, the world-top-ranked Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. As well as many academic and clinical publications, he has written seven popular science books, widely reviewed, discussed and translated. He is a fellow of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, whose alumni include John Ray, the originator of the biological term “species.” David Bainbridge is the definitive voice on zoology classification.
Introduction
1 Aristotle, Bestiaries & Cynocephali
2 Creating Order from Profusion
3 Trees of Life in a Newly Ancient World
4 Outward Patterns, Inner Workings
Index
Credits
| Erscheinungsdatum | 08.07.2020 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 180 color illustrations |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 171 x 236 mm |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7112-5226-2 / 0711252262 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7112-5226-4 / 9780711252264 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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