Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
xi, 420 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
Renowned naturalist and bestselling author Jane Goodall examines the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. |
Contents |
Introduction / by Michael Pollan -- pt. 1: My love for the natural world. A childhood rooted in nature ; The kingdom of the plants ; Trees ; Forests -- pt. 2: Hunting, gathering, and gardening. The plant hunters ; Botanical gardens ; Seeds ; Orchids ; Gardens and gardening -- pt. 3: Uses and abuses of plants. Plants that can heal ; Plants that can harm ; Plantations ; Food crops ; Genetically modified organisms -- pt. 4: The way forward. The future of agriculture ; Growing our own food ; Saving forests ; Hope for nature ; The will to live. |
Local Note |
PORTNONFIC, BRPLADFIC, ENFDNFIC |
Subject |
Human-plant relationships.
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Plants.
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Trees.
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Philosophy of nature.
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Goodall, Jane, 1934-
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Goodall, Jane, 1934- -- Philosophy.
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Hope.
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Added Author |
Hudson, Gail E.
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ISBN |
9781455554492 |
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1455554499 |
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