{"product_id":"2026200011660-secondhand-the-clockwork-sparrow-time-clocks-and-calendars-in-biological-organisms","title":"The Clockwork Sparrow: Time, Clocks, And Calendars In Biological Organisms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the intersection of biology and the ancient mystery of time, The Clockwork Sparrow: Time, Clocks, and Calendars in Biological Organisms presents a sweeping investigation into the internal timekeeping mechanisms that govern all living things — from the humblest single-celled organism to the complex rhythms of the human body. Sue Binkley, drawing on her research at Temple University, chronicles the science of biological clocks, circadian rhythms, and the cellular machinery that synchronises life with the cycles of day, night, and season. With precision and clarity, the work details how organisms measure time, anticipate environmental changes, and adapt their physiology and behaviour accordingly — processes as fundamental to life as breathing itself.\n\nBinkley's writing strikes a rare balance between rigorous scientific argumentation and accessible prose, making this an indispensable text for students and researchers in biology, chronobiology, and the life sciences. The Clockwork Sparrow argues convincingly that time is not merely a backdrop to life, but an active, biological dimension deeply encoded in living systems. For anyone who has ever wondered why flowers open at dawn, why jet lag disorients us, or how a migratory bird knows when to fly south, this volume offers answers that are both illuminating and, ultimately, humbling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49160886255835,"sku":"2026200011660-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/468ac782-bd61-4194-bbd9-9cf7a07b654e.png?v=1787187967","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200011660-secondhand-the-clockwork-sparrow-time-clocks-and-calendars-in-biological-organisms","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}