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The Jewel Box: How Moths Illuminate Nature's Hidden Rules by Blackburn, Tim
by Blackburn, Tim | HC | VeryGood
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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781642832730
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Island Press
ISBN-10
1642832731
ISBN-13
9781642832730
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17058371738
Product Key Features
Book Title
Jewel Box : How Moths Illuminate Nature's Hidden Rules
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Biological Diversity, Ecology, Animals / Butterflies & Moths
Publication Year
2023
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
19.1 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2022-946106
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
Not only is this a wonderful hands-on introduction to a diverse and enigmatic group of insects (moths), it is also an excellent primer on the basic principles of ecology, and crucially, the urgent need for humankind to live more gently on Earth., This is an entertaining book that can appeal to a variety of readers. Moth enthusiasts will be thrilled to see their group used as a model to explain the fundamentals of ecology.... This book is a testimony of the value of biodiversity and a silent warning of the unforgivable loss we are experiencing., We are creatures of the daylight, spending most of the night asleep, oblivious to life's continuing struggles that take place in the hours of darkness.... This is a book that will appeal to those who have a fascination for moths and want to understand the world in which they live., Meditative take...Blackburn succeeds in drawing broad ecological lessons from the world of moths... Lepidopterists will want to take note., Darwin spoke of life as a 'tangled bank' of interacting species, and William Blake, a century before Darwin, wrote of seeing 'the world in a grain of sand, and Heaven in a Wild Flower.' The moths in Blackburn's jewel box are like Blake's grain of sand: gems to be treasured not only for their beauty, but for the way their brilliance, captured during the dark of night, casts light on the complex whole of living nature., Tim Blackburn shows us that moths are more than bugs that invade outdoor lights and bathroom drains. Through Blackburn's scientific passion and insight, these relatives of butterflies teach us a lot about evolution, nature, and the ecological consequences of our species, the real pests in the woolen chest of Earth., Tim Blackburn is a professor of invasion biology at University College London and an accomplished ecologist; this book is a clear reflection of that expertise.... I would assign this book as an ecology primer to my students, and as moths are a love of mine, indoctrinating students to moth ecology would be an excellent bonus. Depending on your background in academic ecology, this book could be an excellent review, a solid introduction, a bridge to more learning, or a wonderful connection between your current knowledge of insects and ecology, building on both and clarifying concepts with well-grounded examples.
Dewey Decimal
595.78
Table Of Content
Introduction: The Moth Trap Chapter 1. The Gypsy Moth: The Power of Reproduction Chapter 2. Footmen: The Consequences of Limited Resources Chapter 3. The Oak Eggar: When Consumers Become the Consumed Chapter 4. The Codling and The Goat: Live Fast and Die Young, or Linger On? Chapter 5. The Uncertain: Living Together in Communities Chapter 6. The Silver Y: The Importance of Migrants Chapter 7. The Poplar Hawk-moth: Diversification and What Drives It Chapter 8. The Box-tree and The Stout Dart: How Ecology Is Now Humanity Chapter 9. The Acer Sober: Conclusion Sources Notes Acknowledgments Index About the Author
Synopsis
A plastic box with a lightbulb attached may seem like an odd birthday present. But for ecologist Tim Blackburn, a moth trap is a captivating window into the world beyond the roof terrace of his London flat. Whether gaudy or drab, rare or common, each moth ensnared by the trap is a treasure with a story to tell. In The Jewel Box , Blackburn introduces these mysterious visitors, revealing how the moths he catches reflect hidden patterns governing the world around us. With names like the Dingy Footman, Jersey Tiger, Pale Mottled Willow, and Uncertain, and at least 140,000 identified species, moths are fascinating in their own right. But no moth is an island--they are vital links in the web of life. Through the lives of these overlooked insects, Blackburn introduces a landscape of unseen ecological connections. The flapping of a moth's wing may not cause a hurricane, but it is closely tied to the wider world, from the park down the street to climatic shifts across the globe. Through his luminous prose and infectious sense of curiosity, Blackburn teaches us to see--and respect--the intricate web of nature in which we're all caught. The Jewel Box shows us how the contents of one small box can illuminate the workings of all nature., A plastic box with a lightbulb attached may seem like an odd birthday present. But for ecologist Tim Blackburn, a moth trap is a captivating window into the world beyond the roof of his London flat. With names like the Dingy Footman, Jersey Tiger, Pale Mottled Willow, and Uncertain, and at least 140,000 identified species, moths are fascinating in their own right. But no moth is an island--they are vital links in the web of life. In The Jewel Box , Blackburn introduces a landscape of unseen connections, showing us how contents of one small box can illuminate the workings of all nature., A plastic box with a lightbulb attached may seem like an odd birthday present. But for ecologist Tim Blackburn, a moth trap is a captivating window into the world beyond the roof terrace of his London flat. Whether gaudy or drab, rare or common, each moth ensnared by the trap is a treasure with a story to tell. In The Jewel Box, Blackburn introduces these mysterious visitors, revealing how the moths he catches reflect hidden patterns governing the world around us. With names like the Dingy Footman, Jersey Tiger, Pale Mottled Willow, and Uncertain, and at least 140,000 identified species, moths are fascinating in their own right. But no moth is an island - they are vital links in the web of life. Through the lives of these overlooked insects, Blackburn introduces a landscape of unseen ecological connections. The flapping of a moth's wing may not cause a hurricane, but it is closely tied to the wider world, from the park down the street to climatic shifts across the globe. Through his luminous prose and infectious sense of curiosity, Blackburn teaches us to see, and respect, the intricate web of nature in which we're all caught. The Jewel Box shows us how the contents of one small box can illuminate the workings of all nature.
LC Classification Number
QL544.B53 2023
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- a***r (375)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasei am so happy to have every book of this series! the price of the book & the shipping is very reasonable! the book was as described & was in excellent condition! it was shipped quickly & arrived quickly! the books are always packaged carefully so they arrived undamaged! the communication from the sellers is always excellent--they go out of their way for excellent customer service! i have been a repeat customer from this seller & always will be! this seller is the best bookseller on ebay!
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