In Suspect Terrain

Non-Fiction Essays Science Popular Science

Description

John McPhee returns to the geological landscapes of North America, this time accompanied by Anita G. Harris, a geologist who offers a different perspective on the prevailing plate-tectonic theories. As they traverse diverse terrains, from the outwash plains of Brooklyn to the ancient formations of Indiana, Harris meticulously examines ice, rocks, and fossils, uncovering buried histories and challenging established scientific narratives. McPhee masterfully captures the intellectual curiosity and passionate debates that drive scientific discovery, illuminating the complex and often surprising ways we understand the earth beneath our feet.