{"product_id":"gal-pagos-randy-moore-9781440864698","title":"Gal疳agos: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis encyclopedia provides readers with a comprehensive look at the Gal疳agos Islands, from the wildlife and scientists that made them famous to the challenges and issues the islands face today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the mid-1800s, the Gal疳agos Islands served as Charles Darwin's playground, a volcanic archipelago where he famously worked on his theories of evolution and natural selection. But who actually discovered the islands? Why didn't any country claim them for more than 200 years? And is ecotourism hurting or helping these mysterious islands? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume explores the history, science, and culture of the Gal疳agos Islands. A Preface, Introduction, Chronology, and Gal疳agos at a Glance primer introduce readers to the islands that are so famously associated with Charles Darwin. Twelve thematic essays allow readers to explore such topics as evolution, the geology of the islands, invasive species, and tourism in depth. Topical entries follow, covering key individuals and organizations as well as other important concepts and ideas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThirteen primary document excerpts allow readers to study firsthand accounts from explorers and visitors to the islands. Appendices, a glossary, a bibliography, and sidebars round out the text. Students of history, geography, and science will find this volume informative, while general readers will be intrigued to learn about these unique islands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Randy Moore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440864691\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440864698\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/13\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2022","brand":"Randy Moore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44042497360127,"sku":"9781440864698","price":107.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d7550ae0-4ad0-49b3-b0ea-b6d57f71f4cb.jpg?v=1684961877","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gal-pagos-randy-moore-9781440864698","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}