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East African Mammals: An Atlas of Evolution in Africa, Volume 2, Part B: Hares and Rodents (Volume 3)
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Acclaimed and coveted by both naturalists and lovers of wildlife illustration, Jonathan Kingdon s sevenvolume East African Mammals has become a classic of modern natural history. This paperback edition makes Kingdon s remarkable artistic and scientific achievementhis hundreds of drawings and perceptive study of all the mammals in East Africa s speciesrich faunaavailable to the wide audience it deserves.Volume IIB of East African Mammals is a study of some of East Africa s smallest and least conspicuous mammals, hares and rodents.In each volume Kingdon combines his text with hundreds of finished drawings and quick sketches, the latter a form of field note that provides an incomparable description of the animal s movements and personality. Kingdom explains his drawings as a wordless questioning of form. . . . The probing pencil is like the dissecting scalpel, seeking to expose relevant structures that may not be immediately obvious and are certainly hidden from the shadowy world of the camera lens. As an artist, Kingdon s achievement has been compared with Audubon s; as a scientist, his work has made these volumes indispensable to any serious student of East African mammals.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'East African Mammals: An Atlas of Evolution in Africa, Volume 2, Part B'? A: This volume primarily studies hares and rodents, showcasing the smallest and least conspicuous mammals in East Africa.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jonathan Kingdon, a notable figure in natural history and wildlife illustration.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in this book? A: The book contains hundreds of finished drawings and quick sketches that provide detailed descriptions of the animals' movements and personalities.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on July 1, 1984.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 371 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers or only for serious students? A: While it is indispensable for serious students of East African mammals, it is also accessible for casual readers interested in wildlife illustration.
- Q: What is unique about Jonathan Kingdon's artistic approach? A: Kingdon's drawings are described as a wordless questioning of form, aiming to expose structures that may not be visible through photography.
- Q: How does this volume compare to other volumes in the East African Mammals series? A: Volume IIB focuses specifically on hares and rodents, complementing other volumes that cover different mammals in the East African region.
- Q: What kind of audience has this book attracted? A: It has been acclaimed and coveted by both naturalists and lovers of wildlife illustration.