
This anthology gathers a series of clear, modern expositions written by recognized authorities across a surprising range of subjects—human anatomy, zoology, physics, psychology, and applied engineering. Each essay is long enough to serve as a model of how to explain mechanisms, processes, and ideas, making the material ideal for instructors who want to demonstrate the craft of scientific writing to their students.
The selections are arranged to create a sense of unity: the first essay examines the lever systems of the human body, followed by a study of an animal organism, then two pieces on industrial processes such as paper manufacturing and the Linotype machine. A later essay offers a thoughtful critique of industrial trends, while the final one attempts to bridge scientific inquiry with spiritual perspective. Together they provide a rich, interdisciplinary glimpse that invites listeners to appreciate the elegance of exposition without overwhelming them with detail.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (212K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Team.
Release date
2004-10-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1893
Best remembered for editing an early twentieth-century guide to clear, practical writing, this American teacher helped shape how exposition was taught to students. His surviving work points to a classroom-focused mind interested in making complex subjects easier to explain.
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