Biomimicry - Softcover

Benyus, Janine M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0688160999 ISBN 13: 9780688160999

Publisher: William Morrow, 1998

Synopsis

A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.\nBiomimicry is a revolutionary new science that analyzes natures best ideas--spider silk and eyes, seashells and brain cells, photosynthesis and DNA--and adapts them for human use. Janine Benyus takes us into the lab and out in the field with the maverick researchers who are discovering natures ingenious solutions to the problem of human survival: studying leaves to learn how to make microscopic solar power packs that will clean up toxic spills and light our homes; harnessing DNAs coding power to make blindingly fast computers; discovering miracle drugs by observing what animals eat; and much more. The answers are there for the finding, poemlike in their elegance and economy.\n\nAnyone interested in the people and ideas that are shaping our future must read this book to know where the most exciting revelations lie--literally all around us.

About this title

About the Author:

Janine M. Benyus is the author of four books in the life sciences, including Beastly Behaviors: A Watchers Guide to How Animals Act and Why. She is a graduate of Rutgers with degrees in forestry and writing and has lectured widely on science topics. She lives in Stevensville, Montana.

Synopsis:

Biomimicry is a revolutionary new science th at analyses nature''s best ideas and adapts them for human us e. Benyus follows the maverick researchers who are harnessin g DNA''s coding power to improve human technology. '

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0688160999
• ISBN 13: 9780688160999
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320