Jean-Henri Fabre

Broschiertes Buch

Life and Love of the Insect, The

Beschreibung

CONTENTS: The Sacred Beetle The Spanish Copris The Onthophagi A Barren Promise A Dung-Beetle of the Pampas The Geotrupes: The Public Health Minotaurus Typhous The Two-Banded Scolia The Ringed Calicurgus The Old Weevils Leaf-Rollers The Halicti The Languedocian Scorpion

Autor

Jean-Henri Fabre (1823-1915) was a French naturalist, entomologist, and writer who is best known for his vivid and engaging writing about insects. His work contributed greatly to the scientific understanding of insects and their behavior, and he is considered a pioneer in the field of ethology (the study of animal behavior). One of his most popular books, "The Story-Book of Science," is a fascinating introduction to various scientific fields, from astronomy and geology to physics and chemistry. Fabre's writing style is accessible, making complex scientific concepts understandable to a wide audience. Throughout his life, Fabre published over 40 books and numerous scientific articles, earning him a reputation as a highly respected and influential figure in the scientific community.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of the Pacific
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Juni 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 359g
• ISBN-13: 9781410206626
• ISBN-10: 1410206629
• Artikelnr.: 21604232