Beschreibung:
With doctorates in anthropology and ethology (animal behavior) and additional degrees in botany, chemistry, geology, geography, marine biology, and ecology, Lyall Watson (1939-2008) logically investigated illogical events. He spoke nine languages and worked as the Seychelles commissioner for the International Whaling Commission and as assistant to Raymond Dart, the distinguished South African paleontologist.
Preface 1. The Success of Failure 2. The Importance of Pattern 3. The Roots of Awareness 4. The Nature of Crowds 5. The Source of Concern 6. The Dreams of Dragons 7. The Arteries of Earth 8. The Currents of Life 9. The Wonders of Water 10. The Immersion of Man 11. The Biology of Bias 12. The Essence of Balance References Index
The bestselling author of Supernature and Lifetide presents a brilliant new collection of essays on the strange side of natural history.