Feathers (book)
 Cover art | |
| Author | Thor Hanson |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Subject | Ornithology |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Published | 2011 (Basic Books) |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 336 |
| Awards |
John Burroughs Medal Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award |
| ISBN | 9780465023462 |
| Website | http://www.thorhanson.net/feathers.html |
Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle is a book by conservation biologist Thor Hanson, published in 2011 by Basic Books. The book discusses the significance of feathers, discussing their evolution, their various structures, as well as their utility in birds.[1][2][3]
Feathers won the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award in 2012[4] and the John Burroughs Medal in 2013.[5][6] Amanda Katz, in a review published by The New York Times, wrote that because Feathers is a work of synthesis, bird enthusiasts will find the book's content already "familiar", but noted that "as synthesis goes, it is gracious, funny, persuasive and wide ranging."[1] Peter Forbes, in a review published by The Guardian, called Hanson's enthusiasm "infectious", praising the engaging nature of the book.[2] Irene Wanner, in a review published by The Seattle Times, highlighted Hanson's analogies, calling them "apt" and helping to "simplify complex concepts".[7]
References
- 1 2 Katz, Amanda (23 June 2011). "Surveying That Soft Stuff of Wings and of Dreams". The New York Times (The New York Times Company). Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- 1 2 Forbes, Peter (20 September 2012). "Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle by Thor Hanson - review". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ↑ "Conservation Biologist Explains Why 'Feathers' Matter". NPR.org. NPR. 4 September 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ↑ "Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association 2012 Book Awards" (PDF). Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ↑ "John Burroughs Medal Award List". John Burroughs Association. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ↑ "On Buzzard Heads and Feather Beds UVM Field Naturalist's Book Wins John Burroughs Medal". States News Service (States News Service). 1 April 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2016 – via HighBeam Research. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Wanner, Irene (17 June 2011). "A delightful inquiry into a lightweight miracle". The Seattle Times (The Seattle Times). Retrieved 25 April 2016 – via HighBeam Research. (subscription required (help)).