The Adventure, Joy, and Value of Science: Lessons from a Field Geologist

Book writen by Dr. Pete Rowley who was a Geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey from 1970 to 2000. What is science? It is largely a way of thinking that is in stark contrast to conspiracy theories, mysticism, and denial of reality that we often see today. This book is a primer on how science operates, for justifying and explaining the scientific method has become a lost art. This lesson is told through a life story of a research geologist and colleagues who have had an unusual amount of adventure. By describing our eureka moments in Antarctica, Mount St. Helens, the West, and other places, this book illustrates the excitement, joy, and importance of doing science. Now, exponential climate changes that are nearing critical tipping points demand scientific expertise. This book is an optimistic view of how scientists will help. For students, a science career is worth doing and far more needed now than ever before!

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