The Beak of the Finch by Jonathan Weiner
A Story of Evolution in Our Time
This book documents the work of two scientists who spent twenty years on a remote island in the Galapagos, studying finches in order to understand Darwin's theory of evolution. The book follows their journey and discoveries, revealing that the finches evolve in real time as their environment changes. It provides a compelling and accessible exploration of the process of natural selection and offers a vivid demonstration of evolution in action.
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- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 332
- Original Language
- English
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- 5924th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 23 Must-Read Science Books About the Environment, Chosen by Earthwatch Scientists (Earthwatch)
- Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)