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9780203020906

The Cultural History of Plants

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  • ISBN13:

    9780203020906

  • ISBN10:

    0203020901

  • Copyright: 2005-01-20
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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Summary

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 landscapes.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Seeds of Time
The Hunter-Gatherers
The Origins and Spread of Agriculture
The Migration of Plants
Gathering Food from the Wild
Grains
Roots and Tubers
Fruits
Herbs and Vegetables
Nuts and Seeds
Spices
Caffeine and Alcohol
Hallucinogens
Medicines
Fragrant Plants
Ornamentals
Fibre and Dyes
Wood
Other Uses of Plants
Today and Tomorrow
The Industrial Age
Invasives
Evolution and Biodiversity of Crops
Conservation of Wild Plants
Chronology
Glossary
Index
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