Stephen b heard phd (14 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : Good. An engaging history of the surprising, poignant, and occasionally scandalous stories behind scientific names and their cultural significance, ?More fun than you?ve ever had with taxonomy in your whole entire life!" (Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series and PhD in Quantitative Behavioral Ecology) Ever since Carl Linnaeus?s binomial system of scientific names was adopted in the eighteenth century, scientists have been eponymously naming organisms in ways that both honor and vilify their namesakes. This charming, informative, and accessible history examines the fascinating stories behind taxonomic nomenclature, from Linnaeus himself naming a small and unpleasant weed after a rival botanist to the recent influx of scientific names based on pop-culture icons?including David Bowie?s spider, Frank Zappa?s jellyfish, and Beyoncé?s fly.   Exploring the naming process as an opportunity for scientists to express themselves in creative ways, Stephen B. Heard?s fresh approach shows how scientific names function as a window into both the passions and foibles of the scientific community and as a more general indicator of the ways in which humans relate to, and impose order on, the natural world. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).…

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

Hardback. Etat : Good. An engaging history of the surprising, poignant, and occasionally scandalous stories behind scientific names and their cultural significance, ?More fun than you?ve ever had with taxonomy in your whole entire life!" (Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series and PhD in Quantitative Behavioral Ecology) Ever since Carl Linnaeus?s binomial system of scientific names was adopted in the eighteenth century, scientists have been eponymously naming organisms in ways that both honor and vilify their namesakes. This charming, informative, and accessible history examines the fascinating stories behind taxonomic nomenclature, from Linnaeus himself naming a small and unpleasant weed after a rival botanist to the recent influx of scientific names based on pop-culture icons?including David Bowie?s spider, Frank Zappa?s jellyfish, and Beyoncé?s fly.   Exploring the naming process as an opportunity for scientists to express themselves in creative ways, Stephen B. Heard?s fresh approach shows how scientific names function as a window into both the passions and foibles of the scientific community and as a more general indicator of the ways in which humans relate to, and impose order on, the natural world. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. HARDCOVER Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

hardcover. Etat : Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

hardcover. Etat : Fine. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! May contain remainder marks. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Acceptable. HARDCOVER Acceptable - This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. Standard-sized. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Used-Very Good. dj. Cloth, dj. Minor shelf wear; clean internals. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

Etat : new. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

Etat : New. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

Etat : New. In English. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).

Etat : New. Damstra, Emily S. (illustrateur).