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David G. Campbell

Author of The Crystal Desert: Summers in Antarctica

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Ecologist and author David G. Campbell earned his B. A. from Kalamazoo College, his M. S. from the University of Michigan, and his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. He is currently a biology professor at Grinnell College. Campbell's two novels, The Ephemeral Islands, and The Crystal Desert show more reflect his passion for nature and the environment. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Works by David G. Campbell

The Crystal Desert: Summers in Antarctica (1905) 167 copies

A Land of Ghosts: The Braided Lives of People and the Forest in Far Western Amazonia (2004) 54 copies

Islands in Space and Time (1996) 15 copies

The Ephemeral Islands: A Natural History of the Bahamas (First Edition with Dust Jacket, Very good) (1978) 7 copies

Floristic inventory of tropical countries : the status of plant systematics, collections, and vegetation, plus… (1989) 3 copies

Splendid Isolation in Thingvallavatan 1 copy

The Peopling of a Volcanic Island 1 copy

Associated Works

Life in the Law: Answering God's Interrogatories (2002) — Contributor — 17 copies

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Birthdate: 1949-01-28
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Decatur, Illinois, USA
Places of residence: Grinnell, Iowa, USA
Education: Kalamazoo College (BS|1971)
University of Michigan (MS|1973)
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (PhD|1984)
Occupations: professor (Biology)
biologist
Organizations: Grinnell College (Professor of Biology)
Awards and honors: Lannan Literary Award (Nonfiction, 2005)

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John Burroughs Medal

The Crystal Desert: Summers in Antarctica (Winner – 1994)

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Works: 7
Also by: 1
Members: 248
Popularity: #92,014
Rating: 3.8

Reviews: 1
ISBNs: 15

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