The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2019 Contributor(s): Montgomery, Sy (Author), Green, Jaime (Author) |
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ISBN: 1328519007 ISBN-13: 9781328519009 Publisher: Mariner Books OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Essays |
Dewey: 500 |
LCCN: 2019028222 |
Series: Best American Series (R) |
Physical Information: 1.4" H x 5.7" W x 8.2" (0.72 lbs) 384 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A NATIONAL BESTSELLER Sy Montgomery, New York Times best-selling author and recipient of numerous awards, edits this year's volume of the finest science and nature writing. "Science is important because this is how we seek to discover the truth about the world. And this is what makes excellent science and nature writing essential," observes New York Times best-selling author Sy Montgomery. "Science and nature writing are how we share the truth about the universe with the people of the world." And collected here are truths about nearly every corner of the universe. From meditations on extinction, to the search for alien life, to the prejudice that infects our medical system, the pieces in this year's Best American Science and Nature Writing seek to bring to the people stories of some of the most pressing issues facing our planet, as well as moments of wonder reflecting the immense beauty our natural world offers. |
Contributor Bio(s): Green, Jaime: - JAIME GREEN is a freelance writer, editor, podcast producer, and writing teacher, focused on books, culture, and science. She's the romance book review columnist for The New York Times and a contributing editor for Catapult. She has an MFA from Columbia University, and has taught writing there, as well as at Eugene Lang (The New School) and with the Sackett Street Writers' Workshop. She created, hosted, and produced The Catapult, featuring new writing by up-and-coming writers.Montgomery, Sy: - In addition to researching films, articles, and over twenty books, National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery has been honored with a Sibert Medal, two Science Book and Film Prizes from the National Association for the Advancement of Science, three honorary degrees, and many other awards. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire, with her husband, Howard Mansfield, and their border collie, Thurber. Website: symontgomery.com Twitter: @SyTheAuthor. |