Book description
Grasshopper Dreaming is a collection of first-person musings about the ethical and philosophical implications of the author's work as an entomologist who specializes in grasshoppers and pest control. Lockwood deftly explores the moral implications of his work and speculates on about the actual relationship between "pests" and humanity if we…
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1 author picked Grasshopper Dreaming as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love this book as it illustrates the importance of developing a great love, appreciation, and understanding of what you study to make significant advances in your field.
Lockwood's passion and beauty for what he studies (grasshoppers) is delightfully shared. If this same passion and beauty for learning were shared by those who help others learn, our world would greatly benefit.
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