Science in the Snakepit
Tales of the often eccentric people who have studied serpents over the centuries and have sometimes paid with their lives
$17.21
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2025
Summary
People have always been fascinated by snakes, but only during the last few decades have researchers begun to reveal the secret lives of these most mysterious of animals. Rick Shine is one of the most eminent of those scientists, and his book describes the adventures and misadventures of researchers who have investigated the ecology and biology of these fantastic beasts—and sometimes, have paid with their lives.
This richly-illustrated title chronicles the revolution in our understandi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760796976 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1760796972 |
| Author: | Rick Shine |
| Publisher: | New Holland Publishers |
| Imprint: | Reed New Holland |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 916g |
| Dimensions: | 32mm x 172mm x 210mm |
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Rick Shine
Rick Shine is a professional scientist, currently employed as a Professor at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. For nearly 50 years his primary research interest has been reptiles – especially snakes –in many parts of the world. He has published over 1,000 scientific papers and his work has been cited more than 76,000 times – many more than any other researcher on reptiles past or present. His work has won many awards, including the two top awards for scientific research in Australia: NSW Scientist of the Year and Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.
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