The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2017: A Stellar Anthology of Essays Balancing Research with Humanityâ Selected by Hope Jahren

Jahren, Hope; Folger, Tim

ISBN 10: 1328715515 / ISBN 13: 9781328715517

Published by Mariner Books, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2017: A Stellar Anthology of Essays Balancing Research with Humanityâ Selected by Hope Jahren
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1328715515
• ISBN 13: 9781328715517
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

“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.

About the Authors

HOPE JAHREN, guest editor, is an award-winning scientist and the best-selling author of Lab Girl. She lives in Oslo, Norway.

TIM FOLGER is a contributing editor at Discover and writes about science for several magazines. He lives in New Mexico.