Why birds sing : a journey through the mystery of bird song / David Rothenberg.
Why birds sing : a journey through the mystery of bird song / David Rothenberg.
Why birds sing : a journey through the mystery of bird song / David Rothenberg.
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Publisher
New York : Basic Books, c2005.
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N598.1594/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
1. You make my heart sing -- 2. To drink the sound -- 3. She likes it -- 4. The song machine -- 5. Your tune or mine? -- 6. Rhythm and detail -- 7. The canary's new brain -- 8. Listen with the mockingbird -- 9. The opposite of time -- 10. Becoming a bird.
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Publisher
New York : Basic Books, c2005.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2005.
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Summary
"In the tradition of classic works by Bernd Heinrich, Edward Abbey, and Terry Tempest Williams, Why Birds Sing is a lyric exploration of bird song that blends the latest scientific research with a deep understanding of musical beauty and form. Based on conversations with neuroscientists, ecologists, and composers, it is the first book to investigat...
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Full title
Why birds sing : a journey through the mystery of bird song / David Rothenberg.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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N598.1594/2
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74VKddO7kzed
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKddO7kzed
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ISBN
046507135X (hardcover)
DDC
598.1594
MMS ID
991019848989702626
