Ecology and Evolution of Darwin's Finches (Princeton Science Library Edition): Princeton Science Library Edition

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Ecology and Evolution of Darwin's Finches (Princeton Science Library Edition): Princeton Science Library Edition
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter R. Grant
Foreword by Jonathan Weiner
SeriesPrinceton Science Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:512
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780691607979
ClassificationsDewey:576.8
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Edition Revised edition
Illustrations 20 color illus. 117 halftones 101 line illus.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 21 March 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

After his famous visit to the Galapagos Islands, Darwin speculated that "one might fancy that, from an original paucity of birds in this archipelago, one species had been taken and modified for different ends." This book is the classic account of how much we have since learned about the evolution of these remarkable birds. Based upon over a decade'

Reviews

"Peter Grant - Winner of the 2017 Royal Medal in Biology, The Royal Society"