Harmony and Conflict in the Living World

by Alexander F. Skutch

A naturalist-ornithologist reflects on strife and other paradoxes in a natural world viewed as governed by essentially benign processes, and favors biocompatibility over biodiversity as a conservation philosophy. Includes b&w illustrations of flora and fauna. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

216 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2000

About the author

Doctor Alexander Frank Skutch was a naturalist and writer. He published numerous scientific papers and books about birds and several books on philosophy. He is best remembered for his pioneering work on helpers at the nest. Skutch wrote over 40 books and over 200 papers on ornithology, preferring a descriptive style and eschewing statistics and even banding.