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On Becoming a Biologist, Second Edition

On Becoming a Biologist, Second Edition
By John Janovy

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“We share a common bond with even the most bizarre beetle of the Peruvian rain forest,” asserts John Janovy Jr. “A belief in that common bond might, in fact, be the most fundamental characteristic of a biologist.” And biologists see the worth of a plant or an animal not in monetary terms but in its contribution to our understanding of life. The famous naturalist brings a humanist’s vision to this superbly written book.

On Becoming a Biologist is grounded in reality, cognizant of practical matters (education and jobs) as well as the ideals that inform the profession—a reverence for life and a responsibility to humankind and its future. Janovy draws on his experiences as a graduate and postdoctoral student, on his rewarding relationships with teachers, and on his fieldwork as a naturalist. This edition includes new information throughout the book regarding pertinent events, issues, and changes in technology.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1770722 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-11-01
  • Original language: English
  • Dimensions: .38" h x 5.34" w x 7.96" l, .41 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 153 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Three books by biologist Janovy offer intimate looks at the natural world and the web of relationships among living things.

Copyright 1996 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
This trio was first published in 1982, 1979, and 1986, respectively. Keith County (LJ 1/15/79) and its Back in sequel (LJ 3/1/82) both cover the author's observations on plant and animal life in the fields and marshes of Keith County, NE. In Becoming a Biologist (LJ 2/15/86), Janovy's emphasis is not on the purely scientific side of the work but on the role and responsibility of the biologist.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
Praise for the first edition: "A concise, readable picture of biology as it is practiced in the field, the laboratory and the classroom. [Janovy] moves easily from philosophy to politics to petri dish... This book will be appreciated by biologists as well as those who want to know how a scientist's mind works." New York Times Book Review "A charming book ... frank, open, and a pleasure to read." Noel Perrin, Civilization