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Nalini Nadkarni: scienze naturali in prigione

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Nalini Nadkarni sfida le nostre prospettive in materia di alberi e istituti penitenziari. Ci dice che entrambi possono essere più dinamici di quanto si possa immaginare. Attraverso una collaborazione con lo Stato di Washington, Nalini offre ai carcerati lezioni di scienza e programmi di conservazione, con risultati inaspettati.

Called "the queen of canopy research," Nalini Nadkarni explores the rich, vital world found in the tops of trees. She communicates what she finds to non-scientists -- with the help of poets, preachers and prisoners. Full bio »

Translated into Italian by Tonito Solinas
Reviewed by Gaetana Ariu
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