Smithsonian (1-year)

Product Description

Product Description

This magazine chronicles the arts, environment, sciences and popular culture of the times. It is edited for modern, well-rounded individuals with diverse, general interests. With your order, you become a National Associate Member of the Smithsonian. Membership benefits include your subscription to Smithsonian magazine, a personalized membership card, discounts from the Smithsonian catalog, and more.

Product Description

This magazine chronicles the arts, environment, sciences and popular culture of the times. It is edited for modern, well-rounded individuals with diverse, general interests. With your order, you become a National Associate Member of the Smithsonian. Membership benefits include your subscription to Smithsonian magazine, a personalized membership card, discounts from the Smithsonian catalog, and more.

Product Details

• Format: Magazine
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Publisher: Smithsonian
• ASIN: B0032KHQTS
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smithsonian, January 25, 2010

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X. Liu (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smithsonian (1-year) (Magazine)

If you enjoy reading the National Geographic, or enjoy going to museums, or like the Discovery Channel I would recommend subscribing to this magazine.

The feature articles in the Smithsonian are enlightening and well researched. The feature articles often take place internationally. Recent articles have whisked me away to Morocco, Egypt, London. I look forward to receiving the Smithsonian every month.

Pros
- Feature articles are uninterrupted by ads.
- International feature articles
- Printed on quality paper

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a great alternative to Nat'l Geographic and Discovery mags!, March 20, 2011

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Christopher Barrett "Evil Corgi" (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smithsonian (1-year automatic renewal) (Magazine)

I have been a LOOOOOOOOONG time subscriber to National Geographic, and while I do enjoy many of the articles, I do find it to be a bit more tedious and political now than in the past. I began looking for another magazine to supplement my growing list of subscriptions (with the digital age well upon us, magazine prices are the lowest in history - subscribe today!)

What I love about Smithsonian magazine is that it takes an educational and sociological standpoint. The articles are well written and very explanatory. I feel as if I am reading small educational and enlightening articles that expand my knowledge about a variety of topics.

In my recent issue I read about the possible discovery and attempt to validate Blackbeard's sunken ship. I also read and learned about some of the migratory patterns of African zebras and the concerns that a fence around a national park there would inhibit their ability to find water. Also included was a fun article about Luddites! The article discussing the proposal for a dam in the Amazon was very neutral and covered both sides of the issue: the environmental impact vs. the need for electricity and income to the region (as well as touching on the problem of mining in the area also). My favorite was a short biography of Gauguin. Then a wonderful article about two of the leaders of the Cherokee Nation and their fight to prevent the Trail of Tears tragedy. Finally there was an article about censorship and free speech in Burma (Myanmar) and an article showing an interesting and artistic look at the brain.

All of this in one issue!!! Not to mention all of the little extras included. There is a lot of variety in each issue. I read each and every one of the stories and plan on enjoying issues for many months and years to come.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Price & Quick Verification, March 14, 2010

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Sandra K. Dunn "Sandy" (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Smithsonian (1-year) (Magazine)

This is a renewal to our current subscription and the first I have done through Amazon. This magazine is so very enjoyable but the price is generally high through Smithsonian. This price is very reasonable and we have received far quicker subscritpion verification than I expected.