Evolution (in Action): Natural History Through Spectacular Skeletons

by Jean-Baptiste de Panafieu

Spectacular, mysterious, elegant and disturbing - the compelling beauty of vertebrate skeletons is revealed in this collection of photographs, offering an explanation of the mechanics of evolution. By observing these bones we come to understand the evolutionary relationship between animals and also retrace our own history.

Genres: Nonfiction, Natural History, Science, Biology, Evolution, Reference, Photography

288 pages, Hardcover

First published November 5, 2007

About the author

Jean-Baptiste de Panafieu, né le 11 juin 1955, est agrégé de sciences naturelles et docteur en océanologie biologique. Il a publié de nombreux ouvrages de vulgarisation scientifique (Gallimard Jeunesse, Milan, Gulf Stream, Casterman, Plume de Carotte, Xavier Barral). Il est également réalisateur et scénariste de films documentaires.

Reviews

[Matthew Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a lovely book to read/admire.

[Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book. Amazingly detailed and crisp photos. Wonderful words talking about the process of evolution through brief case studies. If you've stumbled upon this book, and are at all considering, it is worth your time to check it out.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a stunning book. The photographs are beautiful and the skeletons are posed in interesting ways. If you love bones or natural history, you will adore this book.

[Brian Condra · Rating 5 out of 5]

a brilliant book.