{"product_id":"galpagos-randy-moore-9798765140123","title":"Gal?pagos: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner, 2022 RUSA Outstanding Reference Source\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis encyclopedia provides readers with a comprehensive look at the Gal?pagos 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?pagos 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?pagos Islands. A preface, introduction, chronology, and \"Gal?pagos 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-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798765140123\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.93d","brand":"Randy Moore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46640826089727,"sku":"9798765140123","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7aafd4a9-f384-418c-a8c2-23e8d9b073a7.jpg?v=1740670614","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/galpagos-randy-moore-9798765140123","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}