The flamingo's smile: reflections in natural history
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Published:
New York : W.W. Norton, c1985., New York : W.W. Norton, [1985].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
476 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Status:
Boulder Main Adult NonFiction
570 Goul
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Evolutionary theory in the theme that binds together these essays on such seemingly disparate topics as the feeding habits of flamingos, flowers and snails that change from male to female and sometimes back again, and the extinction from baseball of the .400 hitter.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0393022285 (pbk.), 0393303756 (pbk.) :
Lexile measure:
1370
Notes
General Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 451-458) and index.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 451-458) and index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Gould, S. J. (1985). The flamingo's smile: reflections in natural history. First edition. New York, W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Gould, Stephen Jay. 1985. The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History. New York, W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Gould, Stephen Jay, The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History. New York, W.W. Norton, 1985.
MLA Citation (style guide)Gould, Stephen Jay. The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History. First edition. New York, W.W. Norton, 1985.
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