Dr. Grant and Dr. Ellie Satler wait for John Hammond’s jet and then join him to travel to Costa Rica with a stop off in Dallas. Hammond claims the trip will be short and simple.

Best Writing, Quotes

“Although many fields of science, such as physics and chemistry, had become federally funded, paleontology remained strongly dependent on private patrons. Quite apart from his own curiosity abou the island in Costa Rica, Grant understood that, if John Hammond asked for his help, he would give it. That was how patronage wroked – how it had alwasy worked.”

Crichton’s Jurassic Park Page 69

Crichton’s description of patronage, through the eyes of the character who becomes the franchise protagonist shows how aware he is of; (i) the corrupting influence of federal investment, and (ii) the quid pro quo that scientists know they must participate in in order to be successful.

Page by Page Highlights, Quotes

“Although many fields of science, such as physics and chemistry, had become federally funded, paleontology remained strongly dependent on private patrons. Quite apart from his own curiosity abou the island in Costa Rica, Grant understood that, if John Hammond asked for his help, he would give it. That was how patronage wroked – how it had alwasy worked.” Page 72

“Take my word for it,” Hammond said, turning to Grant, “We’ll be down there no more than forty-eight hours.” Page 73