The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2005

The ninetieth edition of this respected series reflects growing 21st-century concerns with global warming, Alzheimer`s disease, and stem cell research, among other phenomena. Its authors are unafraid to challenge accepted wisdom on ordinarily sacrosanct subjects like posttraumatic stress syndrome, here reassessed by The New Yorker`s Malcolm Gladwell, while Esquire`s James McManus`s blend of clear-eyed analysis and visceral reaction to the political debate over procedures that might relieve his daughter`s diabetes is a masterpiece of focused emotion combined with lucid journalism. Intellectually stimulating and sometimes revelatory, these selections accurately portray the often turbulent waters of scientific exploration. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.