The Botany of Desire
by: Michael Pollan
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- Makes Botony Very Interesting
This is a great book, that goes very well with the other books Michael Pollan has written (In Defense of Food and The Omnivores Dilemma).A little different style from those two, as it takes the view from the plant, rather than our view of the plant.Great look at how the plants listed in the book (apples, tulips, marijuana, and potatoes) actually have a hold on us, as opposed to the other way around.
Great book, and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in botany, gardening, ... Read More
Rating: - Botany of Desire
Wonderfully written book. Just scholarly enough to be serious as well as a good read.
Rating: - Informative, great read!
For anyone who interested about the way that humans are changing plants and agriculture to "better meet our desire" this is the book to read. For a term paper I wrote on GMOs, I was especially inspired by Pollan's chapter on the Potato. It is a great book, very interesting, and very fun to read!
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Rating: - Interested in horticulture? You'll love this book
A fascinating look at the evolution of plants and mankind's impact on that. It left me with a deeper and more complex appreciation for nature.
- Makes Botony Very InterestingThis is a great book, that goes very well with the other books Michael Pollan has written (In Defense of Food and The Omnivores Dilemma).A little different style from those two, as it takes the view from the plant, rather than our view of the plant.Great look at how the plants listed in the book (apples, tulips, marijuana, and potatoes) actually have a hold on us, as opposed to the other way around.
Great book, and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in botany, gardening, ... Read More
- Botany of DesireWonderfully written book. Just scholarly enough to be serious as well as a good read.
- Informative, great read!For anyone who interested about the way that humans are changing plants and agriculture to "better meet our desire" this is the book to read. For a term paper I wrote on GMOs, I was especially inspired by Pollan's chapter on the Potato. It is a great book, very interesting, and very fun to read!
- very honest supplierThis supplier made a error and sent the product for FREE!!!
Great experience.A++++
- Interested in horticulture? You'll love this bookA fascinating look at the evolution of plants and mankind's impact on that. It left me with a deeper and more complex appreciation for nature.
