An Immense World
How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Vintage Publishing
Published:29th Jun '23
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- Hardback£20.00(9781847926081)
This insightful exploration reveals how animals perceive the world differently, encouraging readers to see through their eyes in An Immense World.
In An Immense World, Ed Yong invites readers on a journey through the extraordinary sensory experiences of animals. This captivating exploration reveals how different species perceive the world, each existing within their unique sensory bubble. From the vibrant colors visible to a mantis shrimp to the intricate sounds that guide bats, Yong illustrates the vast array of perceptions that shape life on Earth. The book emphasizes that understanding our environment requires us to step outside our own experiences and appreciate the diverse ways animals interact with their surroundings.
Yong's narrative is both immersive and enlightening, weaving together scientific research with engaging storytelling. By sharing the insights of various experts, he paints a vivid picture of the animal kingdom and its myriad forms of perception. The book not only showcases the wonders of nature but also challenges readers to reconsider their relationship with the natural world. In a time when environmental issues are pressing, An Immense World serves as a reminder of the intricate connections we share with other species.
This award-winning book has garnered acclaim as a bestseller and has been recognized as a significant contribution to science literature. It is a perfect gift for anyone curious about the natural world, offering a fresh perspective that encourages readers to see through the eyes of others. Ultimately, An Immense World is a celebration of the richness of life and the importance of empathy in understanding our planet.
Standing out even during a recent golden age of nature writing, Ed Yong dazzles with a deeply considered exploration of the many modes of sensory perception that life has evolved to navigate the world, written with exhilarating freshness * Winner of 2023 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction *
[A] wondrous, lustrous, captivating book: Ed Yong's An Immense World... left me awed and stunned - and revolted by humanity's destructive pride and planetary abuse * Times Literary Supplement, *Books of the Year* *
Full of extraordinary discoveries... an encyclopaedic, rigorously researched journey... recasts the world in breath-taking, bewildering immensity * Daily Telegraph *
A hymn to the wonders of evolution... fascinating * Mail on Sunday *
Yong succeeds in bringing a sense of grandeur to life on every scale * Financial Times *
Not just a study of the myriad wonders of the natural world - though wondrous they are - but also a panoramic, complex portrait of the sensory capacities that underpin a multitude of life. ... In uncovering all this, Yong also shows why we should give more thought to our place in the world. * New Statesman, *Best Books of 2022* *
An Immense World is an exploration of the ways in which our fellow creatures navigate, understand and interact with one another and their environment through senses. ... The result is so mind-boggling, it's tempting to say 'forget looking in deep space for astonishment'. But let's not do that. Let's continue searching there while also paying better attention to the miracles right under our noses. Yong's marvellous book shows us how. * Spectator, *Best Books of 2022* *
This book lifts the shroud on previously invisible dimensions of the world itself * Economist, *Books of the Year* *
A magic well of surprising, enlightening discoveries about the sensory worlds of other species...A brilliant book, marvellous and mesmerizing -- Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Genius of Birds
A stunning achievement - steeped in science but suffused with magic -- Siddhartha Mukherjee, author The Emperor of All Maladies
ISBN: 9781529112115
Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 30mm
Weight: 371g
464 pages