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Where Worlds Collide: The Wallace Line
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Alfred Russel Wallace, The Father Of Biogeography, Discovered The Flora And Fauna Of The South East Asian Islands And The Extraordinary Way In Which They Are Geographically Distinct. In A Lively Historical Narrative, Penny Van Oosterzee Tells The Story Of His Achievement. His Legacy Is The Wallace Line, A Faunal Barrier Separating The Asian From The Australian: Monkeys From Kangaroos, Weaver Birds From Cockatoos, And Pheasants From Parrots. This Invisible Boundary And The Difference Between The Species It Divides Catalyzed Wallace'S Theory Of Evolution And Prodded Darwin To Articulate His Own Theory.In Where Worlds Collide, Van Oosterzee Follows Wallace'S Journeys Through The Islands Of South East Asia. She Draws On Wallace'S Natural History Travelogue, The Malay Archipelago, A Book He Wrote After Spending The Years From 1854 To 1862 In Malaysia, Indonesia, And New Guinea. Explaining His Theory And How It Has Been Interpreted By Biologists, Van Oosterzee Also Recreates Wallace'S Sense Of Excitement With His Discoveries. She Devotes A Chapter To The Diversity Of Butterfly Wing Patterns, For Example, Because Wallace Was So Enamored Of Them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Where Worlds Collide: The Wallace Line' about? A: 'Where Worlds Collide: The Wallace Line' explores the achievements of Alfred Russel Wallace in biogeography, focusing on his discovery of the unique flora and fauna of the South East Asian islands and the concept of the Wallace Line, which separates Asian and Australian species.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Penny van Oosterzee, who provides a historical narrative of Wallace's explorations and theories.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Where Worlds Collide: The Wallace Line' contains 234 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: This is a used book in good condition, ensuring that it is still readable and suitable for use.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Biographies & Memoirs.
- Q: When was 'Where Worlds Collide: The Wallace Line' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes of biogeography, evolution, and the significance of the Wallace Line, along with insights into Wallace's travels and discoveries.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify the inclusion of illustrations or images, focusing instead on the narrative of Wallace's achievements.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in evolutionary biology? A: Yes, 'Where Worlds Collide: The Wallace Line' would be suitable for readers interested in evolutionary biology, as it discusses Wallace's contributions to the field and the theory of evolution.