Swallowtail Butterflies of the Americas: A Study in Biological Dynamics, Ecological Diversity, Biosystematics, and Conservation - Hardcover
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A wide-ranging examination of the biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation of a group of large and colorful butterflies that occur all over the globe, have been incorporated into human culture, symbolism, and ritual, and are seriously threatened with extinction 40 of the 143 species of the New World swallowtails being on the critical list of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The late Tyler (1917-1983) left only the outline for the volume. The two scientific educators (Keith S. Brown, Jr. and Kent H. Wilson) who finished and illustrated the book have maintained Tyler's blend of science and aesthetics, including 153 pages of striking color plates. Per Tyler's wish, a paper edition will be sold at cost to students and persons outside the industrialized countries. Paper student edition (unseen), $24.50. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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A wide-ranging examination of the biology, ecology, systematics, and conservation of a group of large and colorful butterflies that occur all over the globe, have been incorporated into human culture, symbolism, and ritual, and are seriously threatened with extinction 40 of the 143 species of the New World swallowtails being on the critical list of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The late Tyler (1917-1983) left only the outline for the volume. The two scientific educators (Keith S. Brown, Jr. and Kent H. Wilson) who finished and illustrated the book have maintained Tyler's blend of science and aesthetics, including 153 pages of striking color plates. Per Tyler's wish, a paper edition will be sold at cost to students and persons outside the industrialized countries. Paper student edition (unseen), $24.50. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Swallowtail Butterflies of the Americas: A Study in Biological Dynamics, Ecological Diversity, Biosystematics, and Conservation
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Scientific Publishers, Gainesville FL, 1994
ISBN 10: 094541790X
ISBN 13: 9780945417903
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Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket; full maroon cloth over boards with gold lettering stamped on spine and front. Glossy illustrated DJ. Sewn binding. 376 pages, with 100 plates, including 51 in color, maps, identification key, bibliography, index. CONDITION: Book AS NEW, binding square and tight, pages bright and unmarked, no names, laid in on verso of flyleaf is a manila sheet of "Corrections and Additions", above which is a signed handwritten dedication note to the former owners, with printed signatures of all three authors below; DJ VERY GOOD, moderate edge wear to edges and corners, but no chipping or major tears; not clipped. CONTENT: "A highly controversial but engrossing book, chock-full with valuable information; you can either enjoy or be enraged by its contents, but it will never leave you bored or indifferent." - Gerardo Lamas, lepidopterist and reviewer. > Guaranteed prompt shipment, secure packaging, and free tracking. Signed by Author(s). Artikel-Nr. 005960
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