Botanical Progress, Horticultural Innovations and Cultural Changes Tapa blanda - 2007

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, 2007. Softcover. VG+ (Very Good plus). From Roman times to the present, knowledge of plants and their cultivation have exerted a deep impact on cultural changes. This book highlights the religious, artistic, political, and economic consequences of horticultural pursuits. Far from a mere trade, horticulture profoundly affected Jewish and Persian mystical poetry and caused deep changes in Ottoman arts. It contributed to economic and political changes in Judea, Al Andalus, Japan, Yuan China, early modern Mexico, Europe, and the United States. This book explores the roles of peasants, botanists, horticulturists, nurserymen and gentlemen collectors in these developments, and concludes with a reflection on the future of horticulture in the present context of widespread environmental devastation and ecological uncertainty. pp. 278 illusts #1019 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's… Leer más

Dumbarton Oaks Pub Service, 2007. Paperback. New. 278 pages. 10.50x9.50x1.25 inches.

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection, 2007-06-30. Illustrated. paperback. Used: Good.

Washington, D.C. [Cambridge] : Published by Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, 2007. 1st edition. Softcover. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description: 278 p.: ill. (some col.), maps (some col.); 27 cm. Notes: ""Dumbarton Oaks Colloquium on the History of Landscape Architecture XXVIII, held at Dumbarton Oaks, May 6-8, 2004""--P. preceding t.p. In conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution Department of Botany, and the United States Botanical Garden. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Ethnobotany ; Congresses;Human-plant relationships; Horticulture Social aspects; Botanical gardens Social aspects; Ethnobotany ; Congresses. Human-plant relationships ; CongressesHorticulture Social aspects ; Congresses.Botanical gardens Social aspects ; Congresses.Ethnobotany; History; Gardens; Plants and civilization; Botanical gardens; Botany;Environmentalism;Environmental… Leer más

First edition soft cover, which is in fine condition (except for minor signs of shelf wear - see photos) and signed and inscribed by the author. Seller will carefully wrap book in bubble wrap, box it, and ship it with tracking.From Roman times to the present, knowledge of plants and their cultivation have exerted a deep impact on cultural changes. This book highlights the religious, artistic, political, and economic consequences of horticultural pursuits. Far from a mere trade, horticulture profoundly affected Jewish and Persian mystical poetry and caused deep changes in Ottoman arts. It contributed to economic and political changes in Judea, Al Andalus, Japan, Yuan China, early modern Mexico, Europe, and the United States. This book explores the roles of peasants, botanists, horticulturists, nurserymen and gentlemen collectors in these developments, and concludes with a reflection on the future of horticulture in the present context of widespread environmental devastation and ecological uncertainty.

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!