"Undeniably exquisite . . . The essays in the collection are] meditations that reveal not only how science actually happens but also who or what propels its immutable humanity." -- Maria Popova, "Brain Pickings"
"A stimulating compendium." -- "Kirkus Reviews"
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Deborah Blum 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 the disciplines.
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"Undeniably exquisite . . . The essays in the collection are] meditations that reveal not only how science actually happens but also who or what propels its immutable humanity." -- Maria Popova, "Brain Pickings"
"A stimulating compendium." -- "Kirkus Reviews"
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Deborah Blum 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 the disciplines.
Imprint | Houghton Mifflin |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Best American |
Release date | October 2014 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | October 2014 |
Authors | Tim Folger |
Dimensions | 210 x 138 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 318 |
Edition | 2014 ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-544-00342-2 |
Barcode | 9780544003422 |
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LSN | 0-544-00342-X |