Bibliograph

The botany of desire, our surprising relationship with plants, Michael Pollan with Richie Chevat

Type

Label

The botany of desire, our surprising relationship with plants, Michael Pollan with Richie Chevat

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-204)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The botany of desire

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1379067956

Responsibility statement

Michael Pollan with Richie Chevat

Sub title

our surprising relationship with plants

Summary

"Like bees and the flowering plants that they pollinate, we humans are also tightly tied to the natural world. Plants satisfy our fundamental wishes, and in return we help them continue to reproduce and grow strong. Neither the plant nor we humans planned for this relationship -- which scientists call "coevolution" -- but we have become dependent on each other nonetheless/ And no writer can reveal this fascinating truth better than Michael Pollan, who weaves amusing and eye-opening anecdotes and easy-to-understand science, taking us on an absorbing, unexpected journey through history. Read about quirky Johnny Appleseed and what he was really growing and selling. Marvel at the tale of an entire country's obsession with one rare tulip variety. Find out whether caffeine is truly harmful to people. Learn about genetically modified potatoes and what the future of food might be. And so much more. This ingenious book is a page-turning mix of botany, history, agriculture, and biology. It will change the way you think about your own place in nature." --Book jacket

Table Of Contents

Preface -- Introduction : The Bees and me -- Desire : Sweetness / Plant : The apple -- Desire : Beauty / Plant : The tulip -- Desire : Energy / Plant : Coffee and tea -- Desire : Control / Plant : The potato -- Epilogue : Patterns with nature -- Glossary

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification