Color in Nature

Justin Marshall, Thomas Cronin, Sönke Johnsen , Ron Douglas

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Princeton University Pres
12 November 2024

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Zoology & animal sciences; Animal behaviour; The Earth: natural history general

A marvellously illustrated guide to colour in the natural world, offering stunning photographs of the vivid colours presented on land and in the sea.

Recent years have seen tremendous strides in the fields of vision, visual ecology, and our own multilayered experience of colour in life and the world. These advances have been driven by astonishing discoveries in neuroscience and evolutionary biology as well as psychology and design. This beautifully illustrated book unlocks nature's colourful purpose, revealing how creatures see colour as well as shedding light on the important part that it plays in animal behaviour, from reproduction and communication to aggression and defense. Color in Nature also places the human experience and uses of colour in the context of all the colours around us, both in the natural world and in the world that we humans create for our own pleasure and purpose. A wide-ranging survey of a vibrant and compelling topic, Color in Nature will open your eyes to new ways of perceiving the world.

Features a wealth of stunning colour illustrations
Explains what colour is and how it happens Covers the physics, genetics, chemistry, physiology, and psychology of animal colour perception
Discusses colours humans don't see or rarely use
Sheds light on the evolution of colours for mating, hunting, fighting, deceiving, and hiding
Provides insights into colour blindness, bio-inspired colours, and people's appreciation for art and design

By: Justin Marshall, Thomas Cronin, Sönke Johnsen, Ron Douglas, Anya Hurlbert
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9780691258614
ISBN 10: 0691258619
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 12 November 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Justin Marshall is professor emeritus of neuroscience and marine biology at the University of Queensland. Anya Hurlbert is professor of visual neuroscience at Newcastle University. J ane Boddy is a colour trend forecaster based in London, and is a creative contributor to the Pantone Color Institute. Thomas Cronin is professor of biological sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Ron Douglas is emeritus professor in the Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences at City, University of London. Snke Johnsen is professor of biology at Duke University. Fabio Cortesi is a research fellow and group leader in evolutionary biology and marine science at the School of the Environment at the University of Queensland.

Reviews for Color in Nature

""Color in Nature provides an accessible scientific entrée into the colors of our world, with bold, glossy images and detailed diagrams.""---Brandy Schillace, Wall Street Journal ""It's an eminently fascinating book covering an eminently fascinating topic which has relevance to every aspect of life on Earth. I will be referring to it often, and I will cherish its wisdom. I suspect you will too.""---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds