The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2019 (The Best American Series ®)

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. 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. 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. New York Times Best-selling Author Of How To Be A Good Creature, The Soul Of An Octopus, The Good Good Pig, And More, Sy Montgomery, Selects The Year's Top Science And Nature Writing From Writers Who Balance Research With Humanity, And, In The Process, Uncover Riveting Stories Of Discovery Across The Disciplines.