# Discovering the okapi by Simon Pooley (Paperback)

"This book explores the 1901 "discovery" of the okapi, addressing the contributions of indigenous Africans, the politics of biological naming, the history of okapis in captivity, and the ongoing impact of scientific racism in conservation practices"--

## Details

- **Price:** 29.5 GBP
- **Vendor:** Johns Hopkins University Press
- **Type:** Nature
- **Tags:** All Books, Nature

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 29.50 GBP | In stock |

## Images

- Discovering the okapi by Simon Pooley (Paperback) book cover

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