Master Builders Of The Animal World (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
Nature's most ingenious engineers need no blueprints, no cranes, and no formal training — and yet the structures they produce can rival, and often surpass, the finest achievements of human architecture. Master Builders of the Animal World chronicles the extraordinary construction feats of creatures great and small, from the towering termite mounds of the African savanna to the intricate silken webs of orb-weaving spiders, presenting a rich and detailed survey of the instinct, intelligence, and raw physical effort that drives animal builders across the globe. David Hancocks guides the reader through a breathtaking catalogue of nests, burrows, dams, and dens, illuminating not just the how, but the evolutionary why behind each remarkable structure. Hancocks writes with the authority of a zoologist and the enthusiasm of a naturalist, drawing on a wide breadth of field observation and scientific research to argue that animal architecture is far more than mere survival instinct — it is a sophisticated, adaptive art form. The book sits at a compelling intersection of zoology, ecology, and behavioural science, appealing equally to the curious general reader and the dedicated student of natural history. With its richly illustrated pages and authoritative yet accessible prose, it leaves one wondering: if these creatures have been perfecting their craft for millions of years, what other secrets of engineering remain locked within the animal kingdom?
Author: David Hancocks
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Harper & Row, Publishers
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
Nature's most ingenious engineers need no blueprints, no cranes, and no formal training — and yet the structures they produce can rival, and often surpass, the finest achievements of human architecture. Master Builders of the Animal World chronicles the extraordinary construction feats of creatures great and small, from the towering termite mounds of the African savanna to the intricate silken webs of orb-weaving spiders, presenting a rich and detailed survey of the instinct, intelligence, and raw physical effort that drives animal builders across the globe. David Hancocks guides the reader through a breathtaking catalogue of nests, burrows, dams, and dens, illuminating not just the how, but the evolutionary why behind each remarkable structure. Hancocks writes with the authority of a zoologist and the enthusiasm of a naturalist, drawing on a wide breadth of field observation and scientific research to argue that animal architecture is far more than mere survival instinct — it is a sophisticated, adaptive art form. The book sits at a compelling intersection of zoology, ecology, and behavioural science, appealing equally to the curious general reader and the dedicated student of natural history. With its richly illustrated pages and authoritative yet accessible prose, it leaves one wondering: if these creatures have been perfecting their craft for millions of years, what other secrets of engineering remain locked within the animal kingdom?