Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees
Autor Thor Hansonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 2 sep 2019
"Popular
science
at
its
intelligent
best."
--Economist
Bees
are
like
oxygen:
ubiquitous,
essential,
and,
for
the
most
part,
overlooked.
And
yet
they
lie
at
the
heart
of
relationships
that
bind
the
human
and
natural
worlds.
InBuzz,
award-winning
author
and
biologist
Thor
Hanson
explores
how
--
from
honeybees
and
bumbles
to
lesser-known
diggers,
miners,
leafcutters,
and
masons
--
bees
have
long
been
central
to
our
harvests,
our
mythologies,
and
our
very
existence,
and,
alarmingly,
why
they
are
at
risk
of
disappearing.
As
informative
and
enchanting
as
the
waggle
dance
of
a
honeybee,Buzzshows
us
why
all
bees
are
wonders
to
celebrate
and
protect.
Once
you
read
this
book,
you'll
never
overlook
them
again.
Winner
of
the
Pacific
Northwest
Book
Award
"Hanson
is
an
insightful
observer
of
evolution,
at
his
most
elegant
when
digging
deep
into
the
science."
--Wall
Street
Journal
"Vividly
zinging."
--New
York
Times
Book
Review
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781541699533
ISBN-10: 154169953X
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 141 x 210 x 24 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: BASIC BOOKS
Colecția Basic Books
ISBN-10: 154169953X
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 141 x 210 x 24 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: BASIC BOOKS
Colecția Basic Books
Notă biografică
Thor
Hansonis
a
conservation
biologist,
Guggenheim
fellow,
Switzer
environmental
fellow,
and
the
winner
of
many
honors
for
his
writing,
including
the
John
Burroughs
Medal,
the
AAAS/Subaru
SB&F
Prize,
and
three
Pacific
Northwest
Book
Awards.
The
author
of
five
books,
Hanson
lives
with
his
wife
and
son
on
an
island
in
Washington
State.
Recenzii
Winner
of
the
2019
Pacific
Northwest
Book
Award
"Hanson is an insightful observer of evolution, at his most elegant when digging deep into the science...[His] senses are, indeed, sharp when observing the natural world."—Wall Street Journal
"Buzzshines the most brightly...when Hanson's own adoration of bees comes through: he wanders around the landscape observing them and musing about their natural history in ways that light up the page...A rewarding choice for readers keen on science and nature."—NPR
"Charming...Hanson is an upbeat and often humorous guide...If you have time to read one book on what is happening with modern bees, you couldn't do better thanBuzz."—Science
"A loving, infectiously enthusiastic natural history."—Christian Science Monitor
"Popular science at its intelligent best."—Economist
"InBuzz, Thor Hanson reminds us that the apian community is incredibly diverse...[He] expertly explores the history and ecology of bees around the world."—New Scientist
"Timely...The core message of this charming book [is to] be fascinated, and hopefully that will lead us to take action to protect these marvelous and critically important insects."—Los Angeles Review of Books
"Engaging."—Scientific American
"Fun, fascinating and full of engaging pen portraits of the scientists and bee enthusiasts [Hanson] meets in the course of his research...By the final section of this book Hanson's sense of wonder has rubbed off on us."—Guardian
"For this natural history of the bee, biologist Thor Hanson wings far beyond the hive to explore bee species from 'bumbles' to wool carders... Apiology, Hanson reminds us, is not just about the scientific buzz: bee behaviour has shed light on human issues from addiction to collective decision-making."—Nature
"Celebrates the wide diversity of bee anatomy and behavior...The storyline here is a sadly familiar denouement to many modern natural histories, a tale of pathogens, habitat destruction, pesticides...[But] if there are a few sour notes in its closing bars, the prevailing buzz in Hanson's book is sweet, sweet music."—Natural History
"[A] lively look at bees. From exploring the insect's evolutionary beginnings to profiling celebrity beekeepers, Hanson reminds us that we should appreciate these complex creatures, which are vital to our way of life."—Seattle Magazine
"This book is an accessible and engaging read; particularly enjoyable are Hanson's descriptions of his own forays into the world of bees."—Edible East Bay
"Delightful...Bringing to mind Bill Bryson's complicated, but engaging ability to intertwine nature, science, art, history and culture, Hanson weaves a similar spell about the world's 20,000 species of bees."—Winnipeg Free Press
"If you think the sting of declining bee populations won't affect you, think again...Hanson take[s] himself and readers on a journey of exploration."—Bend Bulletin
"Enjoyable...Hanson's enthusiasm in infectious."—Current Biology
"Buzzprovokes thought and promotes action."—Coast Weekend
"[Hanson] is a charmingly enthusiastic bee fanatic and his book is a pleasure to read."—Daily Mail
"Entertaining...The author's point is plain: we need to adopt an approach to insects and to their central role in the maintenance of all life."—New Statesman
"Hanson...is surprisingly optimistic that we can reform and protect our bees, citing recent research and improved agricultural practices. InBuzz, he states his case while entertainingly recounting human-and-bee history and his own experiences with many bee species."—Booklist
"Lively and entertaining, Hanson's work introduces the world of bees--all bees, not just honeybees...Of interest to farmers, gardeners, ecologists, and anyone concerned about bees and their impact on our food supply."—Library Journal
"This beautifullywritten natural history book, brought to us by a graceful and talented author,packs surprise after surprise with every turn of the page. Who knew bees werejust evolved wasps? Or that ancient Egyptians ferried bees up and down the Nileto pollinate their crops? Don't pass this one up."—Wendy Williams, author ofThe Horse
"Thor Hanson is amagician at making entomology and taxonomy exciting, highlighting thefascinating world of bees.Buzzhumswith science and history, exposing how bees have shaped our world. Adelightful, buzzworthy must-read!"—Daniel Chamovitz, author ofWhat a Plant Knows
"As he did forfeathers and seeds, Thor Hanson has written a wonderfully engaging work ofnatural history that will delight readers with its elegant prose, surprisingstories, and deep humanity. Bees, so important to life on earth, are fortunateto have someone as passionate and knowledgeable as Hanson tell the tale oftheir evolutionary past, turbulent present, and precarious future. AfterreadingBuzz, you will look at beeswith a profound mixture of awe and gratitude."—Eric Jay Dolin, author ofBlack Flags,Blue Waters, andLeviathan
"This book hums with the unique mixture of science, adventure, intelligence, wonder, linguistic virtuosity, and great storytelling we have come to expect from Thor Hanson's work. But it offers something new and rare as well. Here we are drawn into a surprising and enchanted world that is hidden in plain sight. All who readBuzzwill eat dinner, walk in the neighborhood, search the flowers, and yes-listen to the drone of bees-with changed minds and hearts, ones that are freshly attuned to our beautiful and essential interconnection with the six-legged beings who share and co-create our history, our mythology, our sustenance, our planet, and our future."—Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author ofCrow PlanetandMozart's Starling
"Vividly
zinging...[Hanson]
zips
and
waggles
through
fascinating
journeys
to
meet
fellow
bee
obsessives,
reminding
us
that...we
have
brought
trouble
upon
ourselves:
40
percent
of
the
bee
species
are
in
decline
threatened
with
extinction."
—New
York
Times
Book
Review"Hanson is an insightful observer of evolution, at his most elegant when digging deep into the science...[His] senses are, indeed, sharp when observing the natural world."—Wall Street Journal
"Buzzshines the most brightly...when Hanson's own adoration of bees comes through: he wanders around the landscape observing them and musing about their natural history in ways that light up the page...A rewarding choice for readers keen on science and nature."—NPR
"According
to
Thor
Hanson'sBuzz,
the
relationship
between
bees
and
the
human
lineage
goes
back
three
million
years...Both
our
world
and
our
brains,
it
seems,
have
been
profoundly
shaped
by
bees."
—New
York
Review
of
Books"Charming...Hanson is an upbeat and often humorous guide...If you have time to read one book on what is happening with modern bees, you couldn't do better thanBuzz."—Science
"A loving, infectiously enthusiastic natural history."—Christian Science Monitor
"Popular science at its intelligent best."—Economist
"InBuzz, Thor Hanson reminds us that the apian community is incredibly diverse...[He] expertly explores the history and ecology of bees around the world."—New Scientist
"Timely...The core message of this charming book [is to] be fascinated, and hopefully that will lead us to take action to protect these marvelous and critically important insects."—Los Angeles Review of Books
"Engaging."—Scientific American
"Fun, fascinating and full of engaging pen portraits of the scientists and bee enthusiasts [Hanson] meets in the course of his research...By the final section of this book Hanson's sense of wonder has rubbed off on us."—Guardian
"For this natural history of the bee, biologist Thor Hanson wings far beyond the hive to explore bee species from 'bumbles' to wool carders... Apiology, Hanson reminds us, is not just about the scientific buzz: bee behaviour has shed light on human issues from addiction to collective decision-making."—Nature
"Engagingly
written,
well
researched,
widely
informative...Hanson
is
a
conservation
biologist
with
an
infectious
curiosity."
—American
Bee
Journal"Celebrates the wide diversity of bee anatomy and behavior...The storyline here is a sadly familiar denouement to many modern natural histories, a tale of pathogens, habitat destruction, pesticides...[But] if there are a few sour notes in its closing bars, the prevailing buzz in Hanson's book is sweet, sweet music."—Natural History
"[A] lively look at bees. From exploring the insect's evolutionary beginnings to profiling celebrity beekeepers, Hanson reminds us that we should appreciate these complex creatures, which are vital to our way of life."—Seattle Magazine
"This book is an accessible and engaging read; particularly enjoyable are Hanson's descriptions of his own forays into the world of bees."—Edible East Bay
"Delightful...Bringing to mind Bill Bryson's complicated, but engaging ability to intertwine nature, science, art, history and culture, Hanson weaves a similar spell about the world's 20,000 species of bees."—Winnipeg Free Press
"If you think the sting of declining bee populations won't affect you, think again...Hanson take[s] himself and readers on a journey of exploration."—Bend Bulletin
"Enjoyable...Hanson's enthusiasm in infectious."—Current Biology
"Buzzprovokes thought and promotes action."—Coast Weekend
"[Hanson] is a charmingly enthusiastic bee fanatic and his book is a pleasure to read."—Daily Mail
"Entertaining...The author's point is plain: we need to adopt an approach to insects and to their central role in the maintenance of all life."—New Statesman
"Hanson...is surprisingly optimistic that we can reform and protect our bees, citing recent research and improved agricultural practices. InBuzz, he states his case while entertainingly recounting human-and-bee history and his own experiences with many bee species."—Booklist
"Lively and entertaining, Hanson's work introduces the world of bees--all bees, not just honeybees...Of interest to farmers, gardeners, ecologists, and anyone concerned about bees and their impact on our food supply."—Library Journal
"This beautifullywritten natural history book, brought to us by a graceful and talented author,packs surprise after surprise with every turn of the page. Who knew bees werejust evolved wasps? Or that ancient Egyptians ferried bees up and down the Nileto pollinate their crops? Don't pass this one up."—Wendy Williams, author ofThe Horse
"Thor Hanson is amagician at making entomology and taxonomy exciting, highlighting thefascinating world of bees.Buzzhumswith science and history, exposing how bees have shaped our world. Adelightful, buzzworthy must-read!"—Daniel Chamovitz, author ofWhat a Plant Knows
"As he did forfeathers and seeds, Thor Hanson has written a wonderfully engaging work ofnatural history that will delight readers with its elegant prose, surprisingstories, and deep humanity. Bees, so important to life on earth, are fortunateto have someone as passionate and knowledgeable as Hanson tell the tale oftheir evolutionary past, turbulent present, and precarious future. AfterreadingBuzz, you will look at beeswith a profound mixture of awe and gratitude."—Eric Jay Dolin, author ofBlack Flags,Blue Waters, andLeviathan
"This book hums with the unique mixture of science, adventure, intelligence, wonder, linguistic virtuosity, and great storytelling we have come to expect from Thor Hanson's work. But it offers something new and rare as well. Here we are drawn into a surprising and enchanted world that is hidden in plain sight. All who readBuzzwill eat dinner, walk in the neighborhood, search the flowers, and yes-listen to the drone of bees-with changed minds and hearts, ones that are freshly attuned to our beautiful and essential interconnection with the six-legged beings who share and co-create our history, our mythology, our sustenance, our planet, and our future."—Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author ofCrow PlanetandMozart's Starling
"This
book
is
a
joy.
In
it,
Thor
Hanson
reminds
us
that
the
story
of
bees
is
the
story
of
the
origin
of
societies,
of
sweetness
and
collapse,
of
flowers
and
their
sex,
and
if
the
humans
who
study
all
of
these
things.
It
is
a
story
of
evolution
and
biodiversity,
a
story
that
bears
on
much
of
the
food
we
eat
but
also
so
very
much
else.
Buy
it.
Read
it.
Read
it
again.
And
when
you
do,
you
will
look
out
at
the
buzzing
world
anew."
—Rob
Dunn,
author
ofNever
Home
AloneandThe
Wild
Life
of
Our
Bodies"Thor
Hanson
is
a
gifted
story
teller
and
naturalist.
InBuzz,
he
takes
us
along
on
a
wondrous,
action-packed
journey
to
discover
the
secret
lives
of
bees,
flowers,
and
the
unconventional
men
and
women
who
study
them.
This
book
really
is
the
buzz
about
bees,
and
it's
destined
to
become
a
natural
history
classic."
—Stephen
Buchmann,
author
ofThe
Reason
for
Flowers