The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2020
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2020 is an essay anthology featuring work on science and the natural world. The listing describes selections on AI, California wildfires and lunar traffic, guest-edited by physicist Michio Kaku.
At a glance
- Collection of science and nature essays selected for the 2020 edition.
- Topics named in the listing include AI, California forest fires and proposed traffic on the moon.
- The listing identifies physicist Michio Kaku as guest editor.
- Kindle listing includes screen-reader support and features such as Word Wise and X-Ray.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The anthology ranges across science and nature subjects rather than focusing on a single field.
- Kindle reading features include screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting and Word Wise.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Mariner Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | November 3, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 386 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0358074243 |
| File size | 5.8 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for an essay collection about science and the natural world.
- Kindle readers who want a substantial anthology with reading and reference features.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking current reporting, since this volume was published in 2020.
- Readers looking for a single-topic science book rather than an assortment of essays.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
72% 72% - 4 stars
19% 19% - 3 stars
6% 6% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
1% 1%
The aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top two star categories. This offers a broadly favorable signal, but without review-comment evidence it does not show which essays or qualities readers valued, and it cannot establish suitability for an individual reader.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects does the anthology cover?
The listing points to AI, California forest fires and traffic on the moon, alongside other science and nature topics.
Who guest-edited the 2020 collection?
The listing names physicist Michio Kaku as guest editor.
What Kindle features are listed?
Screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip are listed as enabled.
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