{"product_id":"the-balance-of-nature-lorus-margery-milne-1961-hc-w-dj","title":"The Balance of Nature | Lorus \u0026 Margery Milne 1961 | HC w\/ DJ","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rv-listing\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEarth, Plants, Animals, People — Before “Ecology” Was a Household Word\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorus and Margery Milne wrote The Balance of Nature as a serious attempt to explain biocycles — the interdependence of species, the role of each organism in sustaining the whole — in terms a general reader could follow without losing any of the science. Published in 1961, it’s one of the earlier accessible ecology books written for a mainstream audience, a few years before Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring moved the conversation into the mainstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e If you read ecology history or collect natural science books from this period, the Milnes are writers worth knowing. Dust jacket has slight wear. Interior is solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Balance of Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lorus and Margery Milne. 1961. Hardcover with dust jacket. Dimensions: 9\" × 6\" × 1\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: 1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage size: 9\" × 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal pages: unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct weight: unconfirmed | Shipping weight: unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket: slight wear — see photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo rips or tears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: good for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorus and Margery Milne were Harvard-trained naturalists who wrote prolifically for both academic and general audiences throughout the 1950s–70s. The Balance of Nature (1961) predates the modern environmental movement and reads as a clear-eyed scientific account of how ecosystems actually function. A good copy for environmental history collections, natural science libraries, or anyone tracing the intellectual lineage of modern ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Photo-verified condition, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Reading Vintage sources and grades every book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67549886152918,"sku":"zbk1791381396509","price":17.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4631\/3942\/files\/the-balance-of-nature-lorus-margery-milne-1961-hc-w-dj_1.jpg?v=1791381401","url":"https:\/\/www.qelzunor.com\/products\/the-balance-of-nature-lorus-margery-milne-1961-hc-w-dj","provider":"Virello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}