Natural Sciences
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From NEW! The Eyes of the HeartFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Eleven focuses on the experiences of women in the field of ornithology and the larger naturalist movement. The chapter provides a brief history of the ornithology, the gender barrier … | Merilyn Simonds | 22 | 2022 | $2.20 Add |
From NEW! A Limitless Capacity to ReboundFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Twelve explores the hardships faced by Louise in her later life and how these affected both her work and her own strength. The chapter discusses the decline in the bird populations … | Merilyn Simonds | 22 | 2022 | $2.20 Add |
From Not One, But AllFrom: The Biology of Wonder |
This chapter examines the connections between microbial ecosystems in the ocean and human symbiosis with microbes. | Andreas Weber | 20 | 2016 | $2.00 Add |
From The Silvery SeaFrom: The Biology of Wonder |
In this chapter, Weber explores metaphorphosis, and the idea that juvenile forms of animals may actually belong to different species than adults. | Andreas Weber | 17 | 2016 | $1.70 Add |
From NEW! Visions of WoodpeckersFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Thirteen focuses on Louise’s work with woodpeckers. | Merilyn Simonds | 24 | 2022 | $2.40 Add |
From EthicsThe Values of the Flesh From: The Biology of Wonder |
This chapter describes the author’s experiences experimenting on living animals, which he terms "crushing the irresistable magic of life." | Andreas Weber | 26 | 2016 | $2.60 Add |
From NEW! With High HeartFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Fourteen focuses on Louise’s book Lovely, a new approach to her writing. | Merilyn Simonds | 24 | 2022 | $2.40 Add |
From NEW! A Fine and Baffling InterplayFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Fifteen explores more of Louise’s challenges later in life. This chapter discusses the move away from amateur ornithology and its professionalization, her continuation of publishing … | Merilyn Simonds | 21 | 2022 | $2.10 Add |
From EnlivenmentEcological Morals as Mutuality in Beauty From: The Biology of Wonder |
In the concluding chapter, Weber proposes a series of biocentric values. | Andreas Weber | 15 | 2016 | $1.50 Add |
From NEW! Lest Living Lose Its ZestFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Sixteen focuses on Louise’s attempts to write about her first husband Gleb and their time in Russian. The chapter discusses the professional writing process during Louise’s … | Merilyn Simonds | 19 | 2022 | $1.90 Add |
From NEW! As Long as It LastsFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Seventeen tells the story of Louise and Len’s final years. The chapter discusses Louise’s accomplishments into her 90’s, Len’s decline, their move from the woods … | Merilyn Simonds | 25 | 2022 | $2.50 Add |
From NEW! Never a Day Alike to the OtherFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Eighteen wraps up the story of Louise’s life by reflecting on her accomplishments. The chapter includes the author’s last encounter with Louise, reflections on her legacy, and … | Merilyn Simonds | 28 | 2022 | $2.80 Add |