Christopher McGowan Livres

A mouse weighs about one ounce, has a heart rate of 700 beats per minute, a gestation period of 21 days, and lives for less than 3 years. A 5-ton elephant has a heart rate of 30 beats per minute, a 22 month gestation period, a slow metabolic rate and lives for 60 years or more. How are these facts related? In this text Christopher McGowan investigates a wide range of size-related phenomena, from the gliding mechnism of diatoms to blood pressure problems of dinosaurs. A journey through the natural world and life in its various forms.

Focusing on the functional morphology of vertebrates, this book offers a practical and engaging exploration of how form relates to function in these animals. With a hands-on approach, it provides insights into anatomical structures and their adaptations, making it an essential resource for students and professionals interested in vertebrate biology. First published in 1999, it remains relevant for understanding the complexities of vertebrate anatomy and its implications for evolutionary biology.

The critique highlights the disconnect between school science education and actual scientific practice, arguing that educational specialists with limited science knowledge have distorted curricula. The author contends that the focus on irrelevant topics like engineering and excessive theorizing leaves little room for hands-on scientific exploration, resulting in a lack of engagement for students. This book calls for a reevaluation of how science is taught to better reflect the realities of the discipline and inspire future generations.

Ob im eigenen Garten, in den Savannen Afrikas oder den Tiefen des Ozeans - die Begegnungen zwischen Räubern und Opfern bei Tieren und Pflanzen faszinieren uns immer von neuem. Dieses Buch erzählt die Geschichte des unendlichen Kampfes in der Natur, Geschichten vom Töten und Getötetwerden.