The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2019

The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2019A 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

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.


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 10/01/2019
ISBN: 9781328519009
Pages: 384
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.70w x 1.40d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/26/2019
Booklist 10/01/2019 pg. 7