{"title":"Peter R. Grant","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of \u003cem\u003ePeter R. Grant\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author seamlessly blending the worlds of science, nature, biography, and memoir. Known for his insightful exploration of evolution, Peter R. Grant offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate patterns of life on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003e40 Years of Evolution\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into decades of meticulous research, chronicling evolutionary changes in finches on the Galápagos Islands. This book is a testament to Grant's unparalleled expertise in evolutionary biology and showcases his dedication to long-term research commitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who appreciate the harmony of science and personal reflection, \u003cem\u003eEnchanted by Daphne\u003c\/em\u003e provides a more intimate narrative, intertwining the author's scientific discoveries with personal anecdotes and experiences. This book offers readers a unique lens through which to view the wonders of natural history and individual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter R. Grant's collection is perfect for anyone eager to explore the dynamic interplay between living creatures and their environments. With every chapter, you'll be drawn deeper into the compelling narratives that define both nature's brilliance and the brilliant mind studying it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"enchanted-by-daphne-by-peter-r-grant-9780691246246","title":"Enchanted by Daphne","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe extraordinary life story of the celebrated naturalist who transformed our understanding of evolution.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnchanted by Daphne\u003c\/i\u003e is legendary ecologist Peter Grant's personal account of his remarkable life and career. In this revelatory book, Grant takes readers from his childhood in World War II-era Britain to his ongoing research today in the Galápagos archipelago, vividly describing what it's like to do fieldwork in one of the most magnificent yet inhospitable places on Earth. This is also the story of two brilliant and courageous biologists raising a family together while balancing the demands of professional lives that would take them to the far corners of the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, Grant and his wife, Rosemary, embarked on a journey that would fundamentally change how we think about evolution. Over the next four decades, they visited the Galápagos every year to observe Darwin's famous finches on the remote, uninhabited island of Daphne Major. Documenting how eighteen species have diversified from a single ancestral species, they demonstrated that we could actually see and measure evolution in a natural setting. Grant recounts the blind alleys and breathtaking triumphs of this historic research as he and Rosemary followed in Darwin's footsteps—and ushered in a new era in ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully absorbing portrait of a life in science, \u003ci\u003eEnchanted by Daphne\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable chronicle of the travels and discoveries of one of the world's most influential naturalists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843338293484,"sku":"9780691246246","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2449603482434.jpg?v=1758796301"},{"product_id":"40-years-of-evolution-by-peter-r-grant-9780691160467","title":"40 Years of Evolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned evolutionary biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant have produced landmark studies of the Galapagos finches first made famous by Charles Darwin. In \u003cem\u003eHow and Why Species Multiply\u003c\/em\u003e, they offered a complete evolutionary history of Darwin's finches since their origin almost three million years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in their richly illustrated new book, \u003cem\u003e40 Years of Evolution\u003c\/em\u003e, the authors turn their attention to events taking place on a contemporary scale. By continuously tracking finch populations over a period of four decades, they uncover the causes and consequences of significant events leading to evolutionary changes in species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors used a vast and unparalleled range of ecological, behavioural, and genetic data—including song recordings, DNA analyses, and feeding and breeding behaviour—to measure changes in finch populations on the small island of Daphne Major in the Galapagos archipelago. They find that natural selection happens repeatedly, that finches hybridise and exchange genes rarely, and that they compete for scarce food in times of drought, with the remarkable result that the finch populations today differ significantly in average beak size and shape from those of forty years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors' most spectacular discovery is the initiation and establishment of a new lineage that now behaves as a new species, differing from others in size, song, and other characteristics. The authors emphasise the immeasurable value of continuous long-term studies of natural populations and of critical opportunities for detecting and understanding rare but significant events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy following the fates of finches for several generations, \u003cem\u003e40 Years of Evolution\u003c\/em\u003e offers unparalleled insights into ecological and evolutionary changes in natural environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853904892140,"sku":"9780691160467","price":146.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1591813482434.jpg?v=1759224853"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/peter-r-grant.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}