Best Science Writing: Readings and Insights [Paperback]

Robert Gannon (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 8, 1991 | ISBN-10: 0897745922 | ISBN-13: 978-0897745925

Best Science Writing features 12 award-winning and compelling examples of science journalism. Background and perspective for each of the selected articles is provided through the editor's commentary, which is based on interviews with the authors. This anthology offers a variety of styles, methods, and techniques that work for the science writer.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“[w]ill appeal not only to teachers and students of physics but to any inquisitve general reader who is keen to know more about the world of science.”–The Hindu

“Involving . . . interesting . . . high-impact information accompanied by Gannon's insights and comments.”–The Bookwatch

“This book will be useful for writers who want to expand their subject matter and for scientists who want to write.”–Academic Library Book Review

About the Author

ROBERT GANNON is assistant professor of writing at Pennsylvania State University, State College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Oryx Press (January 8, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897745922
• ISBN-13: 978-0897745925
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,300,265 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)