Grunt The Curious Science of Humans at War [Hardcover]

A mirthful, informative peek behind the curtain of military science.From the ever-illuminating author ofOur most consistently entertaining science journalist&Roach goes where other writers wouldnt dare&.And her search produces imagesa kind of technopoetrythat are hard to forget.[Roach] takes on the challenges the military faces to keep its fighters safe and healthy with her trademark flair (and zingy footnotes).Roach is a tenacious investigative journalist with an appetite for the unappetizing...Mary Roachs latest bit of brilliance&.As meticulously researched, beautifully written, and disturbingly funny as her previous books&[Roach] writes exquisitely about the excruciating&.wildly informative and vividly writtenNobodydoes weird science quite like [Roach], and this time, she takes on war. Thoughall her books look at the human body in extreme situations (sex! space!death!), this isnt simply a blood-drenched affair. Instead, Roach looks at theunexpected things that take place behind the scenes.Roach...applies her tenacious reporting and quirky point of view to efforts by scientists to conquer some of the soldiers worst enemies.Extremely likable&and quick with a quip&.[Roachs] skill is todraw out the good humor and honesty of both the subjects and practitioners ofthese white arts among the dark arts of war.Covering these topics and more, Roach has done a fascinating job ofportraying unexpected, creative sides of military science.A