About the Author

Steven Vogel is James B. Duke Professor of Biology at Duke University. He is the author of Cats' Paws and Catapults.

Reviews

"A book that should be enjoyed and understood by intelligent non-scientists as much as by scientists ... entertaining and illuminating."

"Fascinating.... [Vogel's] interests seemingly know no bounds, and he takes the readers along with him on a complex, absorbing journey of exploration notable for its unexpected twists and turns."

"Vogel's latest success informs and delights."