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The Best American Science Writing 2011

The Best American Science Writing 2011

EssaysScience
Pages
327
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together the most important and engaging science writing from the year. Featuring selections from diverse publications, it explores the full breadth of scientific inquiry. The book reveals how far science has advanced and where it is headed next.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualThought-Provoking

Genres

Essays Science

Authors

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Floyd Skloot

Floyd Skloot writes memoirs such as In the Shadow of Memory and The evening light. He is also a poet, known for The fiddler's trance, and his work has appeared in The Best American Science Writing 2011.

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Jesse Cohen

Jesse Cohen is a writer frequently featured in The Best American Science Writing series. His work has appeared in multiple editions, including 2012, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2000, showcasing his expertise in science writing.

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Rebecca Skloot

Rebecca Skloot is an award winning science writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine; O, The Oprah Magazine; Discover; and many other publications. She specializes in narrative science writing and has explored a wide range of topics, including goldfish surgery, tissue ownership rights, race and medicine, food politics, and packs of wild dogs in Manhattan. She has worked as a correspondent for WNYC’s Radiolab and PBS’s Nova ScienceNOW. Source: Goodreads.com