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In Over the Mountain, the benefits of having a pilot's license become clear, as Collier provides dozens of photographs taken from his Cessna (such as that of Alaska's Johns Hopkins Glacier, nlviv) to complement his discussions of the geological processes that have shaped the peaks of North...

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Published in:American Scientist 2007-05, Vol.95 (3), p.280-280
Main Authors: Esty, Amos, Schneider, David, Brodie, Chris
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Geology
Mountains
Nonfiction
Studies
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Summary:In Over the Mountain, the benefits of having a pilot's license become clear, as Collier provides dozens of photographs taken from his Cessna (such as that of Alaska's Johns Hopkins Glacier, nlviv) to complement his discussions of the geological processes that have shaped the peaks of North America. Haring also points out that the fundamental activity of these hobbyists-idle chatter-was something stereotypically associated with women, making this largely male group very self-conscious about the implications of neglecting their girlfriends and wives in favor of connecting with other men. The "middle world" ot the book's title refers to the realm of "middle-sized" objects such as pollen particles, DNA, proteins and viruses-things small enough to dance in water.
ISSN:0003-0996
1545-2786