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Conocimiento común

Fecha de nacimiento
1966
Género
female
Nacionalidad
USA
Lugar de nacimiento
Oxford, Mississippi, USA
Lugares de residencia
New York, New York, USA
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
Educación
University of Mississippi
Ocupaciones
professor
journalist
writer
Premios y honores
National Magazine Award (2008)

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Very enjoyable book, along the lines of orchid thief. Through this one man’s story, you get introduced not only to the science of paleontology, but also to a world of international politics and a cast of passionate if sometimes morally questionable characters. The wife who works as an interior decorator on people’s yachts and questions people calling their lifestyle extravagant, so they bring friends to the Bahamas to celebrate sometimes, who doesn’ t, was a favorite of mine. The larger question of who fossils “belong” to , and what place amateurs have in the process is also explored… (más)
 
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cspiwak | 4 reseñas más. | Mar 6, 2024 |
I wasn't a fan of how this book was organized. There was a lot of jumping time periods and between different people. There were some people who were introduced and then dropped almost immediately (e.g. lawyer from Texas and the British fossil prepper). It was hard to follow. I also didn't find Prokopi all that sympathetic.

The only thing that kept me going was the history that was interspersed occasionally. I really enjoyed learning about Mary Anning was especially interesting.
 
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Bodagirl | 4 reseñas más. | Feb 4, 2023 |
While interesting and clearly well-researched, I found The Dinosaur Artist to be slow and a bit uncohesive at times. If you love paleontology, I'd recommend, however, if it is a fascinating true crime story you are looking for, you may be disappointed.
 
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Kristymk18 | 4 reseñas más. | Aug 13, 2019 |
Fascinating story of eric prokopi and the dinosaur he brought to the US only have repatriated to Mongolia. Williams' book covers a lot of ground but keeps up the pace and will hold your attention through the Florida swamps, Arizona hotels, Mongolian deserts and the auction houses of NYC. I had a great time with this book.
 
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bostonbibliophile | 4 reseñas más. | Mar 31, 2019 |

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Miembros
267
Popularidad
#86,454
Valoración
½ 3.5
Reseñas
5
ISBNs
17

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