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Below the Edge of Darkness

- Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea
Af: Edith Widder Engelsk Paperback

Below the Edge of Darkness

- Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea
Af: Edith Widder Engelsk Paperback
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A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean in this ''thrilling blend of hard science and high adventure'' (New York Times)

LONGLISTED FOR THE SNHN NATURAL HISTORY BOOK PRIZE

Edith Widder grew up determined to become a marine biologist. But after complications from a surgery during college caused her to go temporarily blind, she became fascinated by light as well as the power of optimism.

Below the Edge of Darkness explores the depths of the planet''s oceans as Widder seeks to understand bioluminescence, one of the most important and widely used forms of communication in nature. In the process, she reveals hidden worlds and a dazzling menagerie of behaviours and animals. Alongside Widder, we experience life-and-death equipment malfunctions and witness breakthroughs in technology and understanding, all of it set against a growing awareness of the deteriorating health of our largest and least understood ecosystem.

''A vivid account of ocean life'' ROBIN MCKIE, GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY

''Edie''s story is one of hardscrabble optimism, two-fisted exploration and groundbreaking research. She''s done things I dream of doing'' JAMES CAMERON

''A book of marvels, marvellously written'' RICHARD DAWKINS

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A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean in this ''thrilling blend of hard science and high adventure'' (New York Times)

LONGLISTED FOR THE SNHN NATURAL HISTORY BOOK PRIZE

Edith Widder grew up determined to become a marine biologist. But after complications from a surgery during college caused her to go temporarily blind, she became fascinated by light as well as the power of optimism.

Below the Edge of Darkness explores the depths of the planet''s oceans as Widder seeks to understand bioluminescence, one of the most important and widely used forms of communication in nature. In the process, she reveals hidden worlds and a dazzling menagerie of behaviours and animals. Alongside Widder, we experience life-and-death equipment malfunctions and witness breakthroughs in technology and understanding, all of it set against a growing awareness of the deteriorating health of our largest and least understood ecosystem.

''A vivid account of ocean life'' ROBIN MCKIE, GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY

''Edie''s story is one of hardscrabble optimism, two-fisted exploration and groundbreaking research. She''s done things I dream of doing'' JAMES CAMERON

''A book of marvels, marvellously written'' RICHARD DAWKINS

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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 352
ISBN-13: 9780349011257
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 0349011257
Kategori: Selvbiografier: videnskab, teknologi og medicin
Udg. Dato: 5 maj 2022
Længde: 28mm
Bredde: 127mm
Højde: 197mm
Forlag: Little, Brown Book Group
Oplagsdato: 5 maj 2022
Forfatter(e): Edith Widder
Forfatter(e) Edith Widder

Kategori Selvbiografier: videnskab, teknologi og medicin

ISBN-13 9780349011257

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 352

Udgave

Længde 28mm

Bredde 127mm

Højde 197mm

Udg. Dato 5 maj 2022

Oplagsdato 5 maj 2022

Forlag Little, Brown Book Group