num_pages: 153
description: 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 humanists 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 professiona 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.
language: English
title: On Becoming a Biologist
publisher: Bison Books