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The idea of 'sentinel chickens' seemed pretty incongruous when I first heard the phrase as a young undergraduate...The notion of the humble chicken waiting like a trained soldier, alert and focused, for some unseen and approaching enemy just didn't seem likely. Hens en garde! And yet guard they do. Not only chickens, but puffins, eagles, canaries and toucans - birds of all kinds are recruited by humans to help us interpret changes in our increasingly challenged and unpredictable world. These wonderful creatures continually sample the atmosphere, oceans, fields and forests, signalling toxic and environmental dangers that threaten all vertebrates. Through personal stories and fascinating examples, Nobel prize winner Peter Doherty shows also how birds have contributed to cutting-edge medical research. Studying birds has helped us to understand the nature of human cancer, malaria and influenza, and contributed to the development of new vaccines and cures. In his trademark style, Peter argues that since birds pollinate, spread plant seeds and control insects, endangering their habitats through human activities is a threat to our own well-being. Sentinel Chickens shows why we should give our feathered friends our close, sustained and caring attention.
By: Peter Doherty
Imprint: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRES
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Width: 210mm, Spine: 135mm
ISBN:
9780522861105
ISBN 10: 0522861105
Publication Date: August 2012
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In stock at Abbey's Bookshop
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