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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Darwin's Dreampond: Drama on Lake Victoriaby Tijs Goldschmidt
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Darwin's Dreampond tells the evolutionary story of the extraordinary andquot;furuandquot; and the battlefield leading to extinction. Tijs Goldschmidt skillfully blends a masterful discussion of the principles of neo-Darwinian evolution and speciation with a history of Lake Victoria's ecosystem. The science unfolds in the context of the engaging first-person narrative of Goldschmidt's adventures and misadventures as a field researcher. An astute observer and a clear and witty writer, he warmly portrays the colors and textures of the landscapes and the lives of the local people as he interacts with them during the course of his fieldwork. Review:andquot;The biological story itself is fascinating, and Mr. Goldschmidt tells it well. But the genius of his book lies in the way he has combined the science with travel writing. He interleaves the two in a highly readable way, so that his Tanzanian experiences lighten the science. . . . the book should give universal pleasure.andquot; andmdash;Mark Ridley, The New York Times Book Review Synopsis:This book tells the evolutionary story of the extraordinary andquot;furuandquot; and the battlefield leading to extinction. Synopsis:Goldschmidt skillfully blends a masterful discussion of the principles of neo-Darwinian evolution and speciation with a history of Lake Victoria's ecosystem. The science unfolds in the context of the engaging first-person narrative of Goldschmidt's adventures and misadventures as a field researcher. 30 illustrations. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [251]-261) and index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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