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Is it possible that plants have shaped the very trajectory of human
cultures? Using riveting stories of fieldwork in remote villages,
two of the world's leading ethnobotanists argue that our past and
our future are deeply intertwined with plants. Creating massive sea
craft from plants, indigenous shipwrights spurred the navigation of
the world's oceans. Today, indigenous agricultural innovations
continue to feed, clothe, and heal the world's population. One out
of four prescription drugs, for example, were discovered from
plants used by traditional healers. Objects as common as baskets
for winnowing or wooden boxes to store feathers were ornamented
with traditional designs demonstrating the human ability to
understand our environment and to perceive the cosmos. Throughout
the world, the human body has been used as the ultimate canvas for
plant-based adornment as well as indelible design using tattoo
inks. Plants also garnered religious significance, both as
offerings to the gods and as a doorway into the other world.
Indigenous claims that plants themselves are sacred is leading to a
startling reformulation of conservation. The authors argue that
conservation goals can best be achieved by learning from, rather
than opposing, indigenous peoples and their beliefs. KEY FEATURES *
An engrossing narrative that invites the reader to personally
engage with the relationship between plants, people, and culture *
Full-color illustrations throughout-including many original
photographs captured by the authors during fieldwork * New to this
edition-"Plants That Harm," a chapter that examines the dangers of
poisonous plants and the promise that their study holds for novel
treatments for some of our most serious diseases, including
Alzheimer's and substance addiction * Additional readings at the
end of each chapter to encourage further exploration * Boxed
features on selected topics that offer further insight *
Provocative questions to facilitate group discussion Designed for
the college classroom as well as for lay readers, this update of
Plants, People, and Culture entices the reader with firsthand
stories of fieldwork, spectacular illustrations, and a deep respect
for both indigenous peoples and the earth's natural heritage.
Is it possible that plants have shaped the very trajectory of human
cultures? Using riveting stories of fieldwork in remote villages,
two of the world's leading ethnobotanists argue that our past and
our future are deeply intertwined with plants. Creating massive sea
craft from plants, indigenous shipwrights spurred the navigation of
the world's oceans. Today, indigenous agricultural innovations
continue to feed, clothe, and heal the world's population. One out
of four prescription drugs, for example, were discovered from
plants used by traditional healers. Objects as common as baskets
for winnowing or wooden boxes to store feathers were ornamented
with traditional designs demonstrating the human ability to
understand our environment and to perceive the cosmos. Throughout
the world, the human body has been used as the ultimate canvas for
plant-based adornment as well as indelible design using tattoo
inks. Plants also garnered religious significance, both as
offerings to the gods and as a doorway into the other world.
Indigenous claims that plants themselves are sacred is leading to a
startling reformulation of conservation. The authors argue that
conservation goals can best be achieved by learning from, rather
than opposing, indigenous peoples and their beliefs. KEY FEATURES *
An engrossing narrative that invites the reader to personally
engage with the relationship between plants, people, and culture *
Full-color illustrations throughout-including many original
photographs captured by the authors during fieldwork * New to this
edition-"Plants That Harm," a chapter that examines the dangers of
poisonous plants and the promise that their study holds for novel
treatments for some of our most serious diseases, including
Alzheimer's and substance addiction * Additional readings at the
end of each chapter to encourage further exploration * Boxed
features on selected topics that offer further insight *
Provocative questions to facilitate group discussion Designed for
the college classroom as well as for lay readers, this update of
Plants, People, and Culture entices the reader with firsthand
stories of fieldwork, spectacular illustrations, and a deep respect
for both indigenous peoples and the earth's natural heritage.
The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the
general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes, for
example, such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric
chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging,
photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and
spectroscopy. This Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry
aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes that
have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial
disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and
technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied
literature, each volume of Photochemistry comprises sections
concerned with photophysical processes in condensed phases, organic
aspects which are sub-divided by chromophore type, polymer
photochemistry, and photochemical aspects of solar energy
conversion. Volume 34 covers literature published from July 2001 to
June 2002. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the
general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes, for
example, such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric
chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging,
photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and
spectroscopy. This Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry
aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes that
have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial
disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and
technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied
literature, each volume of Photochemistry comprises sections
concerned with photophysical processes in condensed phases, organic
aspects which are sub-divided by chromophore type, polymer
photochemistry, and photochemical aspects of solar energy
conversion. Volume 34 covers literature published from July 2001 to
June 2002. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the
general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes, for
example, such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric
chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging,
photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and
spectroscopy. This Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry
aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes that
have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial
disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and
technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied
literature, each volume of Photochemistry comprises sections
concerned with photophysical processes in condensed phases, organic
aspects which are sub-divided by chromophore type, polymer
photochemistry, and photochemical aspects of solar energy
conversion. Volume 34 covers literature published from July 2001 to
June 2002. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the
general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes, for
example, such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric
chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging,
photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and
spectroscopy. This Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry
aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes that
have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial
disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and
technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied
literature, each volume of Photochemistry comprises sections
concerned with photophysical processes in condensed phases, organic
aspects which are sub-divided by chromophore type, polymer
photochemistry, and photochemical aspects of solar energy
conversion. Volume 34 covers literature published from July 2001 to
June 2002. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the
general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes, for
example, such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric
chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging,
photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and
spectroscopy. This Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry
aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes that
have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial
disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and
technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied
literature, each volume of Photochemistry comprises sections
concerned with photophysical processes in condensed phases, organic
aspects which are sub-divided by chromophore type, polymer
photochemistry, and photochemical aspects of solar energy
conversion. Volume 34 covers literature published from July 2001 to
June 2002. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the
general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes, for
example, such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric
chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging,
photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and
spectroscopy. This Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry
aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes that
have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial
disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and
technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied
literature, each volume of Photochemistry comprises sections
concerned with photophysical processes in condensed phases, organic
aspects which are sub-divided by chromophore type, polymer
photochemistry, and photochemical aspects of solar energy
conversion. Volume 34 covers literature published from July 2001 to
June 2002. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the
general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes, for
example, such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric
chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging,
photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and
spectroscopy. This Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry
aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes that
have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial
disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and
technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied
literature, each volume of Photochemistry comprises sections
concerned with photophysical processes in condensed phases, organic
aspects which are sub-divided by chromophore type, polymer
photochemistry, and photochemical aspects of solar energy
conversion. Volume 34 covers literature published from July 2001 to
June 2002. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the
general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes, for
example, such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric
chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging,
photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and
spectroscopy. This Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry
aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes that
have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial
disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and
technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied
literature, each volume of Photochemistry comprises sections
concerned with photophysical processes in condensed phases, organic
aspects which are sub-divided by chromophore type, polymer
photochemistry, and photochemical aspects of solar energy
conversion. Volume 34 covers literature published from July 2001 to
June 2002. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
The breadth of scientific and technological interests in the
general topic of photochemistry is truly enormous and includes, for
example, such diverse areas as microelectronics, atmospheric
chemistry, organic synthesis, non-conventional photoimaging,
photosynthesis, solar energy conversion, polymer technologies, and
spectroscopy. This Specialist Periodical Report on Photochemistry
aims to provide an annual review of photo-induced processes that
have relevance to the above wide-ranging academic and commercial
disciplines, and interests in chemistry, physics, biology and
technology. In order to provide easy access to this vast and varied
literature, each volume of Photochemistry comprises sections
concerned with photophysical processes in condensed phases, organic
aspects which are sub-divided by chromophore type, polymer
photochemistry, and photochemical aspects of solar energy
conversion. Volume 34 covers literature published from July 2001 to
June 2002. Specialist Periodical Reports provide systematic and
detailed review coverage in major areas of chemical research.
Compiled by teams of leading authorities in the relevant subject
areas, the series creates a unique service for the active research
chemist, with regular, in-depth accounts of progress in particular
fields of chemistry. Subject coverage within different volumes of a
given title is similar and publication is on an annual or biennial
basis.
Darwin identified the existence of separate male and female gametes
as one of the central mysteries of evolutionary biology. 150 years
later, the question of why male gametes exist remains an intriguing
puzzle. In this, the first book solely devoted to the evolution of
anisogamy, top theorists in the field explore why gamete dimorphism
characterizes nearly all plants and animals. Did separate male and
female gametes evolve as a result of competition, or does anisogamy
instead represent selection for cooperation? If disruptive
selection drove the evolution of anisogamy, with male gametes
focused on search and fusion, and female gametes provisioning the
new zygote, why do some algal species continue to produce gametes
of a single size? Does sperm limitation, or escape from infection,
better explain the need for extremely small, highly mobile sperm?
Written by leaders in the field, this volume offers an
authoritative and cutting-edge overview of evolutionary theory.
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