The Hidden World
How Insects Sustain Life on Earth Today and Will Shape Our Lives Tomorrow
$38.42
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
16 May 2023
Summary
Insects conquered the Earth long before we did and will remain here long after we’re gone. They outnumber us in the billions and are essential to many of the natural processes that keep us alive and that we take for granted. Yet, despite this, very few of us know much about the hidden world of insects. In this fascinating new book, entomologist and broadcaster George McGavin takes a deep dive to reveal the unknown truths about the most successful and enduring animal group the world has ever s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781802794939 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 180279493X |
| Author: | George McGavin |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 16 May 2023 |
| Weight: | 420g |
| Dimensions: | 218mm x 140mm x 30mm |
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Critics Review
‘Every page drips with details to dissuade readers of the notion that insects are unsightly pests … A compelling and very readable argument that we should all appreciate the hidden world of six-legged creatures far more’ * The Biologist *
About The Author
George McGavin
Dr George McGavin is an academic entomologist, television presenter and author of numerous books. With several insect species named in his honour, he is one of the UK’s foremost entomologists and leading authorities on the natural world. Over the years, he has travelled from tropical forests and savannahs to caves in the pursuit of various insects. After leaving Oxford University, where he taught for 25 years, George became a broadcaster, presenting many documentaries such as Oak Tree: Nature’s Greatest Survivor, The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History, and the multi award-winning After Life: The Strange Science of Decay.
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