Return of the Crazy Bird

The Sad, Strange Tale of the Dodo

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Gebonden, 208 blz. | Engels
Springer New York | 2003e druk, 2003
ISBN13: 9780387988764
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Using the history of the concept of extinction with the dodo as a case study, Pinto-Correia carefully weaves together story fragments to give a cohesive eye-opening view of 17th century exploration and the grave ramifications it had for the survival and extinction of many species. More importantly, she shows us the intellectual underpinnings of the old view that it was acceptable for some animals to die out. Within this narrative, we can see what the modern view of the dodo tells us about the history of our changing understanding and valuation of nature and our place in it. Strong writing, powered by lively historical anecdotes and sober insights into human behavior, makes this beautifully illustrated book a page-turner to the end.

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ISBN13:9780387988764
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:208
Uitgever:Springer New York
Druk:2003

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Preface; 1. The Crazy Bird; 2. The Discovery; 3. The Emperor and the Painters; 4. Mauritius and Reunion; 5. Rodriguez; 6. The Rise of Dodology; 7. The Dodo's Second Life; Bibliography; Index

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