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The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens
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- Seller Notes
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- ISBN
- 9781984881960
- Book Title
- Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy : What Animals on Earth Reveal about Aliens--And Ourselves
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Science
- Topic
- Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Space Science, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
- Item Weight
- 20.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 368 Pages
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From a noted Cambridge zoologist, a wildly fun and scientifically sound exploration of what alien life must be like, using universal laws that govern life on Earth and in space. Scientists are confident that life exists elsewhere in the universe. Yet rather than taking a realistic approach to what aliens might be like, we imagine that life on other planets is the stuff of science fiction. The time has come to abandon our fantasies of space invaders and movie monsters and place our expectations on solid scientific footing. But short of aliens landing in New York City, how do we know what they are like? Using his own expert understanding of life on Earth and Darwin's theory of evolution--which applies throughout the universe--Cambridge zoologist Dr. Arik Kershenbaum explains what alien life must be like: how these creatures will move, socialize, and communicate. For example, by observing fish whose electrical pulses indicate social status, we can see that other planets might allow for communication by electricity. As there was evolutionary pressure to wriggle along a sea floor, Earthling animals tend to have left/right symmetry; on planets where creatures evolved in midair or in soupy tar, they might be lacking any symmetry at all. Might there be an alien planet with supersonic animals? A moon where creatures have a language composed of smells? Will aliens scream with fear, act honestly, or have technology? The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy answers these questions using the latest science to tell the story of how life really works, on Earth and in space.
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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1984881965
ISBN-13
9781984881960
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14050400642
Product Key Features
Book Title
Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy : What Animals on Earth Reveal about Aliens--And Ourselves
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Space Science, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
20.2 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
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"In his entertaining and thought provoking The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy , the Cambridge University zoologist and mathematical biologist Arik Kershenbaum provides readers with a tentative sketch of the nature of potential alien life on other potentially habitable planets."-- Science "A highly entertaining, science-based consideration of what alien life might be like." - Library Journal "I hope it's not just for the purely personal, idiosyncratic reason that he writes like me that I love The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy by Arik Kershenbaum. Although it sets out to be (and is) about alien life, what emerges is a wonderfully insightful sidelong look at Earthly biology." --Richard Dawkins, via Twitter "Entertaining. . . . Rather than offer a fantastic version of extraterrestrial life, [Kershenbaum] gives readers something logical to consider, and in so doing provides insight on animals and humans as he explores how life, communication, and movement have evolved. . . . [S]ure to please readers looking to learn about life on other planets, or even here on Earth." -- Publishers Weekly "Enjoyable and informative. . . . [Kershenbaum] successfully conveys tricky subjects without sacrificing clarity or letting his narrative get buried in technical discussions, and he writes with an enthusiasm that is infectious. . . . This is a fun, rewarding journey, and by the end, his analysis teaches readers as much about life on Earth as it does elsewhere." -- Kirkus "If you don't want to be surprised by extraterrestrial life, look no further than this lively overview of the laws of evolution that have produced life on earth. Assuming these laws to be universal, Arik Kershenbaum predicts what alien organisms might look like." --Frans de Waal, author of Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves "A fun, and thoroughly biological, exploration of possible and impossible alien beings. If you'd love to know what real aliens from other planets might really be like, this is the book for you." --Susan Blackmore, author of Seeing Myself "Surveying the deep-time of evolution on Earth and his own cutting-edge research into animal communication, Kershenbaum provides a fascinating insight into the deepest of questions: what might an alien actually look like." --Lewis Dartnell, author of Origins "Evolutionary theory helps us explain patterns in the past, and combined with a rich understanding of natural history and biodiversity, predict what might be discovered in the future. Arik Kershenbaum takes us on a joyous voyage of animal diversity and illustrates the singular importance of natural selection in explaining life--here on Earth--and what will likely be discovered throughout the galaxy. A stimulating read!" --Daniel T. Blumstein, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Los Angeles, "'Are we alone?' In his book The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy , Arik Kershenbaum takes a novel and rewarding approach to this question. . . . A wonderful mix of science-based speculation and entertaining whimsy." -- The Wall Street Journal "Helpful definitions and explanations guide the reader through concepts such as chaos theory, natural selection, form versus function and convergent evolution. . . . Through these examples, which he mixes with humor and even references to science fiction books and films, Kershenbaum relays fascinating scientific concepts in layman's terms. The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy will appeal to anyone who ponders what life is like among the stars." -- BookPage "In his entertaining and thought provoking The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy , the Cambridge University zoologist and mathematical biologist Arik Kershenbaum provides readers with a tentative sketch of the nature of potential alien life on other potentially habitable planets." -- Science "A highly entertaining, science-based consideration of what alien life might be like." -- Library Journal "I hope it's not just for the purely personal, idiosyncratic reason that he writes like me that I love The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy by Arik Kershenbaum. Although it sets out to be (and is) about alien life, what emerges is a wonderfully insightful sidelong look at Earthly biology." --Richard Dawkins, via Twitter "Entertaining. . . . Rather than offer a fantastic version of extraterrestrial life, [Kershenbaum] gives readers something logical to consider, and in so doing provides insight on animals and humans as he explores how life, communication, and movement have evolved. . . . [S]ure to please readers looking to learn about life on other planets, or even here on Earth." -- Publishers Weekly "Enjoyable and informative. . . . [Kershenbaum] successfully conveys tricky subjects without sacrificing clarity or letting his narrative get buried in technical discussions, and he writes with an enthusiasm that is infectious. . . . This is a fun, rewarding journey, and by the end, his analysis teaches readers as much about life on Earth as it does elsewhere." -- Kirkus "If you don't want to be surprised by extraterrestrial life, look no further than this lively overview of the laws of evolution that have produced life on earth. Assuming these laws to be universal, Arik Kershenbaum predicts what alien organisms might look like." --Frans de Waal, author of Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves "A fun, and thoroughly biological, exploration of possible and impossible alien beings. If you'd love to know what real aliens from other planets might really be like, this is the book for you." --Susan Blackmore, author of Seeing Myself "Surveying the deep-time of evolution on Earth and his own cutting-edge research into animal communication, Kershenbaum provides a fascinating insight into the deepest of questions: what might an alien actually look like." --Lewis Dartnell, author of Origins "Evolutionary theory helps us explain patterns in the past, and combined with a rich understanding of natural history and biodiversity, predict what might be discovered in the future. Arik Kershenbaum takes us on a joyous voyage of animal diversity and illustrates the singular importance of natural selection in explaining life--here on Earth--and what will likely be discovered throughout the galaxy. A stimulating read!" --Daniel T. Blumstein, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Los Angeles, "Enjoyable and informative. . . . [Kershenbaum] successfully conveys tricky subjects without sacrificing clarity or letting his narrative get buried in technical discussions, and he writes with an enthusiasm that is infectious. . . . This is a fun, rewarding journey, and by the end, his analysis teaches readers as much about life on Earth as it does elsewhere." --Kirkus "If you don't want to be surprised by extraterrestrial life, look no further than this lively overview of the laws of evolution that have produced life on earth. Assuming these laws to be universal, Arik Kershenbaum predicts what alien organisms might look like." --Frans de Waal, author of Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves "A fun, and thoroughly biological, exploration of possible and impossible alien beings. If you'd love to know what real aliens from other planets might really be like, this is the book for you." --Susan Blackmore, author of Seeing Myself "Surveying the deep-time of evolution on Earth and his own cutting-edge research into animal communication, Kershenbaum provides a fascinating insight into the deepest of questions: what might an alien actually look like." --Lewis Dartnell, author of Origins "Evolutionary theory helps us explain patterns in the past, and combined with a rich understanding of natural history and biodiversity, predict what might be discovered in the future. Arik Kershenbaum takes us on a joyous voyage of animal diversity and illustrates the singular importance of natural selection in explaining life--here on Earth--and what will likely be discovered throughout the galaxy. A stimulating read!" --Daniel T. Blumstein, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Los Angeles, * "If you don't want to be surprised by extraterrestrial life, look no further than this lively overview of the laws of evolution that have produced life on earth. Assuming these laws to be universal, Arik Kershenbaum predicts what alien organisms might look like." --Frans de Waal, author of Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves "A fun, and thoroughly biological, exploration of possible and impossible alien beings. If you'd love to know what real aliens from other planets might really be like, this is the book for you." --Susan Blackmore, author of Seeing Myself "Surveying the deep-time of evolution on Earth and his own cutting-edge research into animal communication, Kershenbaum provides a fascinating insight into the deepest of questions: what might an alien actually look like." --Lewis Dartnell, author of Origins "Evolutionary theory helps us explain patterns in the past, and combined with a rich understanding of natural history and biodiversity, predict what might be discovered in the future. Arik Kershenbaum takes us on a joyous voyage of animal diversity and illustrates the singular importance of natural selection in explaining life--here on Earth--and what will likely be discovered throughout the galaxy. A stimulating read!" --Daniel T. Blumstein, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Los Angeles, "If you don't want to be surprised by extraterrestrial life, look no further than this lively overview of the laws of evolution that have produced life on earth. Assuming these laws to be universal, Arik Kershenbaum predicts what alien organisms might look like." --Frans de Waal, author of Mama's Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us about Ourselves "A fun, and thoroughly biological, exploration of possible and impossible alien beings. If you'd love to know what real aliens from other planets might really be like, this is the book for you." --Susan Blackmore, author of Seeing Myself "Surveying the deep-time of evolution on Earth and his own cutting-edge research into animal communication, Kershenbaum provides a fascinating insight into the deepest of questions: what might an alien actually look like." --Lewis Dartnell, author of Origins "Evolutionary theory helps us explain patterns in the past, and combined with a rich understanding of natural history and biodiversity, predict what might be discovered in the future. Arik Kershenbaum takes us on a joyous voyage of animal diversity and illustrates the singular importance of natural selection in explaining life--here on Earth--and what will likely be discovered throughout the galaxy. A stimulating read!" --Daniel T. Blumstein, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Los Angeles
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