{"product_id":"becoming-an-ecologist-john-wiens-9780231218054","title":"Becoming an Ecologist: Career Pathways in Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat forces influence a person's decision to pursue a career in science? And what factors determine which among the many possible pathways a budding scientist chooses to follow? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJohn A. Wiens traces his journeys through several subfields of ecology--and, in so doing, gives readers an inside look at how science actually works. He shares stories from his development as an ornithologist, community ecologist, landscape ecologist, and conservation scientist that convey the excitement of doing ecology. Recounting the serendipities, discoveries, and joys of this branching career, Wiens explores how an individual's background and interests, life's contingencies, the influences of key people, and the culture of a discipline can all shape a scientist's trajectory. \u003ci\u003eBecoming an Ecologist\u003c\/i\u003e illustrates why ecologists ask the questions they do, how they go about answering them, and what they do when the answers are not what they expected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBringing together personal narrative with practical guidance for aspiring ecologists, this book provides a window onto a dynamic scientific field--and inspiration for all readers interested in building a career by following their passion for the natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Wiens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0231218052\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780231218054\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d","brand":"John Wiens","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46465837891839,"sku":"9780231218054","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ff1a7234-5685-4c70-bfe0-4d2271044f4c.jpg?v=1736347428","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/becoming-an-ecologist-john-wiens-9780231218054","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}