The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2006 (The Best American Series (TM))

by Tim Folger
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2006 (The Best American Series (TM))  
published October 11th 2006 by Houghton Mifflin
binding Paperback
isbn 061872222X   (isbn13: 9780618722228)
pages 320
description In his introduction to The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2006, Brian Greene writes that "science needs to be recognized for what it is...more
date added
12-28-06



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Rebecca
Rebecca rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
07/18/08

bookshelves: froo-froo-intellectual, non-fiction
Read in July, 2008
recommends it for: science geeks
This is a great collection if you're interested in science but don't necessarily have a science background. Even if you do have a science degree under your belt, you would probably still learn something from the articles outside your field. The articles touch on several branches and sub-branches of science: biology, medicine, astrophysics, technology, seismology, linguistics, chemistry, animal behavior, nuclear physics, etc.

All of the articles in this anthology are clearly written, engagin...more
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Natalie
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12/03/07

bookshelves: non-fiction, science
Very nice assortment of science essays, all of which are engaging and interesting. I admittedly skimmed one or two of them, but that's because my brain simply cannot grasp the concepts of quantum physics, even though they're fascinating ideas. I particularly liked Natalie Angier's essay on swearing, and the profile on Alexander Shulgin, the "father" of MDMA and apparently a member of Bohemian Grove. The piece on the neglect on the part of hospitals to perform autopsies was also rath...more
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Jlawrence
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07/24/07

Excellent collection of science essays/journalism. Especially fascinating were the articles on the inventor of ecstasy (and his encyclopedia of homemade hallucinogens!), cooperative deal-making behavior in primates, indigenous groups fighting being kicked off conservation preserves, possible sociological stresses of successful longevity treatments, the surprisingly complex (and sometimes beneficial) ecology of bacteria we carry and how antibiotics may be warping that ecology, and Oliver Sacks o...more
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Jenni
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08/09/07

Read in August, 2007
A few of the articles (namely, those on quantum physics and lupus) were too detailed for a novice. I didn't give up on any but certainly didn't enjoy them as much as others. My favorites were the pieces on intelligent design, conservation refugees, and the need to conduct autopsies.

I plan to read this every year.
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Megan
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07/12/07

Read in March, 2007
recommends it for: people who are embarassed by how little they know about science
As the title suggests, this is a collection of science and nature articles meant to be of interest to the "non-sciencey" among us. Other than the two articles on quantam physics that I found incomprehensible, it's very engaging and a great way to learn a little bit about a variety of currently relevant fields.
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Brigette
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11/09/07

Read in January, 2007
I love this series and eagerly await each new annual edition. The writing is almost always very good, and the topics are fascinating.
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Rebecca
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04/21/08

Especially pleasing, the article "Conservation Refugees."
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marcali
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03/19/08

like a non-fiction short story collection.
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steve ross
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08/08/07

bookshelves: nonfiction-essay, science
I liked the Bolero essay. And Dennett's.
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Michelle
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06/25/08

For the nerd in you.
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Ryanne
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08/11/08

rating: -*****
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avg rating (this edition): 3.96 (57 ratings)
number of reviews: 11






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