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Buzzwords, May R Berenbaum, Book Review My latest undertaking strayed from my familiar four-legged furry species, to ones that because of gross misunderstanding, are not a favorite topic. Simply stated, BUGS! May R. Berenbaum a renowned entomologist, successfully lured me into a world which was all at once creepy, humorous and extremely interesting. Her intention with “Buzzwords,” was to enlighten and educationally inspire the public to appreciate the humor surrounding bugs and entomologists alike. Dispelling misconceived myths and stereotypes relevant to her chosen field and study subjects is no easy task. Therefore, it was with great enthusiasm that I realized her creative style was refreshingly effective and informative. The focus was directed at the lay reader, bug enthusiast and experts all the same. Scientific names and technical terminology combined with everyday occurrences, served as great learning tools. Berenbaum’s witty ancedotes were just an added bonus! Too many unknowing people believe that science involves people who are stodgy, uptight and obsessively serious. Full Article: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/environmental_ethics/85542


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