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Sonia Shah is an American science journalist and author known for her works on science, politics, and human rights. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Scientific American.
Known for: The Next Great Migration: The Beauty and Terror of Life on the Move
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The Next Great Migration: The Beauty and Terror of Life on the Move
In this thought-provoking work, science journalist Sonia Shah explores the history and science of migration across species, including humans. She challenges the notion that migration is a crisis, arguing instead that movement is a fundamental and natural part of life on Earth. Drawing on research from biology, ecology, and anthropology, Shah reveals how migration has shaped evolution, human societies, and the planet itself.
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Historical Framing: The Myths of Fixity and Purity
Our modern fear of migration did not arise in a vacuum. It was born from centuries of believing that pure, fixed boundaries—whether in nature or society—were necessary for order. Early Western thought, from natural philosophy to colonial expansion, drew on the idea that stability equaled virtue. Nat...
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Biological Migration: Life’s Constant Movement
In nature, migration is everywhere. Birds cross continents following seasonal rhythms, whales travel thousands of miles to breed, forests shift their range as climates evolve, and even microorganisms drift across oceans in invisible clouds. Science shows that this perpetual movement is not destructi...
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About Sonia Shah
Sonia Shah is an American science journalist and author known for her works on science, politics, and human rights. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Scientific American. She is also the author of 'Pandemic' and 'The Fever', which explore the history and im...
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Sonia Shah is an American science journalist and author known for her works on science, politics, and human rights. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Scientific American. She is also the author of 'Pandemic' and 'The Fever', which explore the history and im...
Sonia Shah is an American science journalist and author known for her works on science, politics, and human rights. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Scientific American. She is also the author of 'Pandemic' and 'The Fever', which explore the history and impact of infectious diseases.
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Sonia Shah is an American science journalist and author known for her works on science, politics, and human rights. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Scientific American.
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