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Michael asked this question about The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World:
Why does the author struggle to convey simple scientific information? Also, why does he struggle to get the information technically accurate? Also, why does the author not define his terminology? Also, why does he skim over points requiring scientific examples? Also, why does he lean on subjective ideas rather than using a decent PubMed search? Also, why are a number of his scientific comparisons incorrect?
Sneaky Lemur He has 76references (including ones to "pubmed"". Is Michael commenting on the right book?? Hidden Life of Trees has far more scientific references th…moreHe has 76references (including ones to "pubmed"". Is Michael commenting on the right book?? Hidden Life of Trees has far more scientific references that I have seen from any American non-fiction author, one of the reasons I found this book so good. Furthermore he works for the forestry industry in Germany, one of the most respected forestry management systems in the world. I didn't perceive his writing style as struggling or as anthropomorphism, but as art. Writing is art. Cool humans art all the time. If some of you guys are afraid of this book, wait until you read "The Secret Life of Plants" by Peter Tompkins!(less)
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