John Reader and Harvey Croze (3 results)

Softcover. Revised Edition. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition - Card Covers. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs by John Reader. Foreword by Richard Dawkins. 303 pages. Patterns of life and death in the ecosystem. Opens a window on nature taking Africa as its focus. Examines every level of existence and takes into account the recent interference of man and the emerging science of adaptive systems. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.…

Hardback. An Investigation of Natures Fearful Symmetry Two small closed tears approximately 1 inch to jacket Binding tight Contents clean and bright with photographs liberally throughout Overall very good 222pp. book.

Hardback. John Reader And Harvey Croze, Lippincott Company, J. B. Author: John Reader And Harvey CrozeBinding: HardbackPublished: Lippincott Company, J. B, 1977Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsPyramids of Life: Illuminations of Nature's Fearful Symmetry presents a visually arresting work of scientific nonfiction that examines the intricate hierarchies and interdependencies within the natural world. The authors illustrate the structural and energetic pyramids that define ecosystems, from microbial foundations to apex predators, arguing that life organizes itself through patterns of consumption, competition, and balance. Through vivid photography and lucid prose, the book details the flow of energy and matter across trophic levels, revealing the elegant yet unforgiving logic of ecological systems. Croze and Reader challenge readers to confront the fragility of these natural architectures, emphasizing the consequences of human disruption. Hardback.…