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.