The Science Of Hope: Eye to Eye with Our World's Wildlife

(Hardback)

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A breathtaking visual journey exploring why certain animal species capture our attention, and showcasing hopeful conservation efforts around the world.

From polar bears to mountain gorillas, penguins to sea otters, certain animals capture our imagination. These are the animals that become mascots for conservation campaigns. By why these creatures instead of other equally endangered animals The answer lies in their cuteness or charisma!

The great white shark fascinates us even as we fear it. The comical waddle of the penguin entrances us. Illustrated with breathtaking images by one of the worlds leading wildlife photographers, The Science of Hope informs as it educates, describing the psychology and science behind our desire to connect with these animals while promoting a message of hope by highlighting positive conservation efforts around the world.

Reviews

The book is wonderful, it really is. As much at home as a coffee table book as it is as a reference guide, this book is a revelation and a celebration of nature in its finest form. It is both a beautifully captured portrait of nature and an uplifting view of what can be if we are willing to take some risks and try something new.

* NZ Booklovers *

Illustrated with images by one of the worlds leading wildlife photographers, The Science of Hope takes you on a visual journey and shines a spotlight on hopeful conservation efforts happening around the world."

* The West Australian *

The book was a delight to read and it is a credit to the author and photographer. It will most certainly appeal to anyone who has even a modicum of interest in wildlife.

* Wildlife Detective Blog *

I highly recommend purchasing this book to have for your own interest, as a reference book for your library and as a gift for others who appreciate and are interested in the conservation of our natural world. It has a permanent spot on our coffee table.

* School Days *

this stunningly produced book, alive with Scott Davis stunning photography is guaranteed to rekindle childhood wonder in even the worst pessimist"

* Good Organic Gardening *

Interwoven in the pages ofThe Science of Hopeare theory, storytelling, beautiful imagery, thought-provoking statements, opportunities, and hope for the future. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, as it contributes to the climate solution, enhances feelings of hope and connection, and highlights that we all play a role in saving our planet.

"The Science of Hopeis a book that will inspire and educate those who are interested in opening its covers for it is thought provoking, has the most appealing and amazing photographs of animals in the wild and information that is more than what is usually found in a reference dictionary.

* Science Teachers Association of Victorian *

Each chapter celebrates a different animal and concludes by highlighting positive conservation efforts.

Of course, there is a chapter about giraffes with beautiful photos and insight from Fred Bercovitch.

* The Woman Who Loves Giraffes *

Author Bio

Dr Wiebke Finkler is a creative marketing researcher, filmmaker and science communicator, with a focus on using storytelling to promote sustainable human-wildlife interactions. Scott Davis is a wildlife researcher, international photography expedition leader, and professional assignment photographer.