The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2017 Contributor(s): Jahren, Hope (Author), Folger, Tim (Author) |
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ISBN: 1328715515 ISBN-13: 9781328715517 Publisher: Mariner Books
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2017 Click for more in this series: Best American Series (R) |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Essays - Nature | Essays |
Dewey: 810.803 |
Series: Best American Series (R) |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.5" W x 8.2" L (0.60 lbs) 352 pages |
Features: Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/02/2017 |
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Publisher Description: "Undeniably exquisite . . . Reveal s] not only how science actually happens but also who or what propels its immutable humanity." --Maria Popova "An excellent introduction to the key issues in science today." --P. D. Smith, Guardian " A] stellar compendium . . . Delightful to read." --Publishers Weekly, starred review A renowned scientist and the best-selling author of Lab Girl, Hope Jahren selects the year's top science and nature writing from writers who balance research with humanity and in the process uncover riveting stories of discovery across disciplines. |
Contributor Bio(s): Folger, Tim: - TIM FOLGER is a contributing editor at Discover and writes about science for several magazines. He lives in New Mexico. Jahren, Hope: - HOPE JAHREN, guest editor, is an award-winning scientist and the best-selling author of Lab Girl. She lives in Oslo, Norway. |
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