Collections of Essays
Collections of essays about evolution, nature, etc.
by Stephen Jay Gould
My favourite book!
by Stephen Jay Gould
Gould's last science book. It goes on a bit, but the chapter criticising Edward O Wilson's misappropriation of the term Consilience is Gould at his best.
by Richard Dawkins
Dawkins demonstrating that he can write wonderfully sensitively, as well as rant.
by Steve Jones
Short science essays from the famous geneticist and snail man.
by Steve Jones
Expositions on assorted scientific subject, using coral as the unifying theme.
by Douglas Adams & Mark Carwardine
The late Douglas Adams travels the world visiting endangered species.
by David Quammen
David Quammen travels the world, visiting the habitats of four man-eaters.
by David Quammen
David Quammen travels the world, visiting endangered species.
by Richard Mabey
A series of essays about man's relationship with plants.
by David Quammen
Science, journalistic and autobiographical essays.
Friday, 9th May, 2008
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