Dr. Geerat (Gary) Vermeij is one of the foremost evolutionary biologists of our time and has been blind since the age of four. Professionally, he is known for his ability to identify a shell and its provenance from its shape and texture. To Vermeij, scratches or chips on a shell are signs of having survived a struggle with a predator, what he calls the "ancient arms race". "Privileged Hands" is no ordinary autobiography, it is the story of Dr. Vermeij's challenges and triumphs, how he "sees", by moving his fingers across the surface of shells, gathering information unnoticed by the untrained eye, and what his insights reveal about the wonder of life on earth.
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : Good. This is the story of the author's challenge and triumph over blindness. As well as a portrait of his family relationships, it is also a portrait of the practice of science, with views expressed on evolution and biodiversity, and the importance of observation. N° de réf. du vendeur 00099791570
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : Good. This is the story of the author's challenge and triumph over blindness. As well as a portrait of his family relationships, it is also a portrait of the practice of science, with views expressed on evolution and biodiversity, and the importance of observation. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0716729547G
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Vendeur : Terrace Horticultural Books, St. Paul, MN, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. B & W Photo Plates (illustrateur). First Edition. Copyright Date: 1997 Octavo, , PP.297, Science Without Eyesight. N° de réf. du vendeur 39200B17i
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Vendeur : Price-less Books, Urbana, IL, Etats-Unis
Hb. Etat : VG+. Etat de la jaquette : VG. 297pp. Index. Light wear, DJ: wear extremities. N° de réf. du vendeur 094844
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Vendeur : Firefly Bookstore, Kutztown, PA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Used Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Dust Jacket is clean and intact, with minor edge and corner wear. Front and back covers have very slight edge and corner wear. Spine intact with no creasing or warping. Binding is tight and intact, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request. N° de réf. du vendeur 370217
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Vendeur : Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by W H Freeman & Co, 1996. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. N° de réf. du vendeur 540307
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