Q&A Mary Roach

摘要

Q: How do you make science writing fun? A: My favorite part about writing science is reporting science. I get to step into worlds that I would never otherwise see. I also choose my topics carefully. The fun factor is important, not just for me, but for readers. I try to find scenes that will be fun for readers to visit through me. Q: What was the inspiration behind your upcoming book, Fuzz? A: I came across a book from the early 20th century about the criminal prosecution of animals in 17th century Europe. There would be situations where, if a caterpillar was eating all the crops, a lawyer would be assigned to represent the caterpillar. That led to the question: What do we do now, in terms of a legal system for animals? Now, we look to science. I discovered the world of human-wildlife conflict. I stumbled onto it, like many of the things I do.