{"product_id":"natures-flyers-birds-insects-and-the-biomechanics-of-flight-paperback","title":"Nature's Flyers: Birds, Insects, and the Biomechanics of Flight - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid E. Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteven Vogel\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected by \u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid E. Alexander's fascination with the many animals and plants that have harnessed the air is evident in \u003ci\u003eNature's Flyers: Birds, Insects, and the Biomechanics of Flight\u003c\/i\u003e, a detailed account of our current scientific understanding of the primary aspects of flight in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of relying on elaborate mathematical equations, Alexander explains the physical basis of flight with sharp prose and clear diagrams. Drawing upon bats, birds, insects, pterosaurs, and even winged seeds, he details the basic operating principles of wings and then moves progressively through more complex modes of animal flight, including gliding, flapping, and maneuvering. In addition to summarizing the latest thinking about flight's energy costs, Alexander presents a holistic view of flight and its ramifications as he explores the ecology and evolution of flying animals, addressing behaviorally important topics such as migration and navigation. With somewhat surprising answers, the author then concludes his study by examining the extent to which natural flight has been inspiring or instructive for the architects of human flight--airplane designers and engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid E. Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52759820140851,"sku":"9780801880599","price":83.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/V002cEhtUzdQTnUvMmtUdER4VXFCZz09.webp?v=1764468314","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/natures-flyers-birds-insects-and-the-biomechanics-of-flight-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}