The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2017
- ISBN-10
- 1328715566
- ISBN-13
- 9781328715562
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 336
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-10-03
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Authors
- Hope Jahren, Tim Folger
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.
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