Seashell Beauty and the Concept of Nature at Play (eBook, ePUB)
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The poet Pablo Neruda kept a box of seashells on his desk for inspiration and was in awe of their beauty. But does that beauty serve a survival function for the mollusk that produced it? Does it help to attract a mate, to capture prey, to ward off predators? If not, does that very beauty defy the principle that 'Nature does nothing in vain'? In addressing these basic questions, Raskin discusses a controversial answer that many will find intriguing. This little book on seashells, with its many photos, will deepen your appreciation of their beauty - and invite you to consider nature in a light y...
The poet Pablo Neruda kept a box of seashells on his desk for inspiration and was in awe of their beauty. But does that beauty serve a survival function for the mollusk that produced it? Does it help to attract a mate, to capture prey, to ward off predators? If not, does that very beauty defy the principle that 'Nature does nothing in vain'? In addressing these basic questions, Raskin discusses a controversial answer that many will find intriguing. This little book on seashells, with its many photos, will deepen your appreciation of their beauty - and invite you to consider nature in a light you may never have expected.
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