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The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2022

Series: Best American
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The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2022, curated by Jaime Green and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, brings together a compelling collection of essays exploring the intersection of science and the natural world with human experience. This anthology features diverse voices and perspectives, offering insights into scientific discoveries, environmental challenges, and the beauty of nature. Readers are invited to contemplate the intricate connections between ecological and cultural landscapes.
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You might like this collection if you're fascinated by thought-provoking essays that blend science and nature with a touch of artistry. The writings by Jaime Green and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson offer fresh perspectives and insightful commentary on contemporary environmental and scientific issues. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate expertly curated narratives that bring the wonders and complexities of the natural world to life.

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A collection of the best science and nature articles written in 2021, selected by guest editor renowned marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and series editor Jaime Green.

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A collection of the best science and nature articles written in 2021, selected by guest editor renowned marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and series editor Jaime Green.

Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, renowned marine biologist and co-founder of the All We Can Save climate initiative, compiles the best science and nature writing of the year in The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2022.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358615293

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Mariner Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Jaime Green, series editor, is a freelance writer and editor. She is the associate editor of Future Tense, a partnership of Slate, New America, and Arizona State University. Her first book, about how we imagine alien life in science and in fiction, will be published in 2023. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native. She is co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab, co-founder of the climate initiative The All We Can Save Project, and co-creator of the podcast How to Save a Planet.

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