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Author_Randy Moore
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Charles Darwin
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Evolution
Exploration
Galápagos
Geology
Giant Tortoises
Hawaii
Herman Melville
Iguanas
Invasive Species
Islands
National Park
The Voyage of the Beagle
Tomás de Berlanga
Tourism
UNESCO World Heritage
Volcano
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- ISBN 9781440864698
- Weight: 1077g
- Dimensions: 178 x 254mm
- Publication Date: 13 Jan 2021
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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This encyclopedia provides readers with a comprehensive look at the Galápagos Islands, from the wildlife and scientists that made them famous to the challenges and issues the islands face today.
In the mid-1800s, the Galápagos Islands served as Charles Darwin's playground, a volcanic archipelago where he famously worked on his theories of evolution and natural selection. But who actually discovered the islands? Why didn't any country claim them for more than 200 years? And is ecotourism hurting or helping these mysterious islands?
This volume explores the history, science, and culture of the Galápagos Islands. A Preface, Introduction, Chronology, and Galápagos at a Glance primer introduce readers to the islands that are so famously associated with Charles Darwin. Twelve thematic essays allow readers to explore such topics as evolution, the geology of the islands, invasive species, and tourism in depth. Topical entries follow, covering key individuals and organizations as well as other important concepts and ideas.
Thirteen primary document excerpts allow readers to study firsthand accounts from explorers and visitors to the islands. Appendices, a glossary, a bibliography, and sidebars round out the text. Students of history, geography, and science will find this volume informative, while general readers will be intrigued to learn about these unique islands.
Randy Moore, PhD, is professor of biology at the University of Minnesota. He is coauthor, with Sehoya Cotner, of Understanding Galápagos: What You'll See and What It Means.
