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Cultural History of Plants [Kõva köide]

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  • Formaat: Hardback, 460 pages, kõrgus x laius: 254x178 mm, kaal: 1010 g, 55 Halftones, black and white; 86 Illustrations, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 31-Oct-2004
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 0415927463
  • ISBN-13: 9780415927468
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  • Formaat: Hardback, 460 pages, kõrgus x laius: 254x178 mm, kaal: 1010 g, 55 Halftones, black and white; 86 Illustrations, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 31-Oct-2004
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 0415927463
  • ISBN-13: 9780415927468
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This valuable reference will be useful for both scholars and general readers. It is both botanical and cultural, describing the role of plant in social life, regional customs, the arts, natural and covers all aspects of plant cultivation and migration and covers all aspects of plant cultivation and migration. The text includes an explanation of plant names and a list of general references on the history of useful plants.

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"This volume covers all aspects of plant cultivation and migration. The text includes an explanation of plant names and a list of general references on the history of useful plants." -- SciTech Book News "This study in ethno-botany will serve programs in anthropology, history, biology, and agriculture." -- Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews "The distinguished authors have gathered much valuable information into this book... Each chapter provides many references to the literature... Highly recommended." -- Choice

Part 1 The Seeds of Time
Introduction
1(2)
Ghillean Prance
The Hunter-Gatherers
3(10)
Ivan Crowe
Origins and Spread of Agriculture
13(14)
David R. Harris
Part 2 The Migration of Plants
Introduction
27(2)
Ghillean Prance
Gathering Food from the Wild
29(16)
Andrea Pieroni
Grains
45(16)
Mark Nesbitt
Roots and Tubers
61(16)
Helen Sanderson
Fruits
77(20)
Charles Clement
Herbs and Vegetables
97(36)
Jane Renfrew
Helen Sanderson
Nuts, Seeds, and Pulses
133(20)
Georgina Pearman
Spices
153(20)
Barbara Pickersgill
Caffeine, Alcohol, and Sweeteners
173(18)
Hans T. Beck
Psychoactive Plants
191(14)
Richard Rudgley
Plants as Medicines
205(34)
Michael Heinrich
Andrea Pieroni
Paul Bremner
Fragrant Plants
239(20)
Sue Minter
Ornamentals
259(28)
Peter Barnes
Natural Fibers and Dyes
287(28)
Frances A. Wood
George A.F. Roberts
Wood
315(20)
Tony Russell
Materials
335(20)
Daphne Hakuno
Part 3 Today and Tomorrow
Introduction
355(2)
Ghillean Prance
Age of Industrialization and Agro-Industry
357(20)
Andrew Jacobson
Invasives
377(10)
Vernon Heywood
Conservation of Wild Plants
387(26)
David R. Given
Nigel Maxted
Conservation of Crop Genetic Resources
413(18)
Nigel Maxted
David R. Given
Plant Names 431(2)
General References on the History of Useful Plants 433(2)
Index 435


Sir Ghillean Prance