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Adler, History of Herpetology

Explorers, academics, physicians, zookeepers and amateur naturalists have studied reptiles and amphibians for centuries and together have developed the modern field of herpetology. From the Italian physician and Greek scholar Nicolò Leoniceno (1428-1524), who wrote the first book on the subject, to the workers of today, herpetologists have pursued intriguing careers that offer inspiration to today’s scholars and nature enthusiasts from all walks of life. In a Chats in the Stacks book talk at Mann Library, Dr. Adler presents highlights from his recent book, describing the lives of 285 herpetologists, the historical contexts of their work, and the central role played in herpetology’s history by faculty and students who have taught and studied at Cornell.