Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (810 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1573220043 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 202 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Blending elements of science and philosophy, a columnist for The New York Times creates a natural history of the soil that sustains human life, covering topics ranging from backyard gardening to evolution of Planet Earth.
Logan, a monthly columnist for the New York Times, looks at soil formation and development. Dirt is a natural history of the soil and our connection with it. His topics range from quarries and the foundations of cathedrals to graveyards and earthworms, from husbandry in ancient Rome to composting in Florida. He discusses the many forms of clay and the agricultural practices of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and the Iroquois. Logan pays tribute to the dung beetle as a symbol of renewal; he notes that dirt is the source of many drugs that work against infectious diseases (penicillin, streptomycin). . Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Publishers Weekly In these brief, elegant essays, the author raises the concept of dirt to new levels
He is the author of Oak and Dirt, the latter of which was made into an award-winning documentary. William Bryant Logan is a Quill & Trowel Award-winning writer, a member of the faculty at the New York Botanical Garden, a sought-after lecturer and teacher, and a practicing arborist. He lives in New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Interesting Approach to Subject The writer has an interesting approach to the subject matter and presents a unique aspect to something we depend on for our very survival. My interest comes from 28 years of professional work with soil conservation and the fact that this writer was referenced in an upcoming movie about"Dirt". I recommend this book to see different viewpoints.. A Customer said Technical terminology is seemingly hidden within the prose.. Book Review "Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth" William Bryant Logan Riverhead Books © 1995 The Berkley Publishing Group New York Available in Paperback William Bryant Logan writes about a substance that most take for granted and choose not to learn about. Soil is all around and is the life sustaining substance. It should be treated with care and respect. Readers at once will feel at ease with the writi. Liked it so much it's my #1 Christmas gift to others. A Customer Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth by William Bryant Logan is an enlightening and heartening read for anyone who studies the earth in science or daily living. Although a few of the factoids are not quite correct (watch that logarithmic scale!), this book is full of fascinating science of the soil, surrounded by heartfelt prose. Logan makes earth-centered philosophy accessible to anyone who has ever had a gut