Intertwined histories plants in their social contexts / edited by Jim Ellis.
| Other author | Ellis, Jim, 1964- |
| Other author | Calgary Institute for the Humanities. |
| Other author | Calgary Institute for the Humanities. Seminar 2018 : Calgary, Alta.) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Calgary, Alberta : University of Calgary Press, [2019] |
| Description | xix, 130 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Calgary Institute for the Humanities series, 2560-6883 ; no. 3 Calgary Institute for the Humanities series ; no. 3. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Abstract | "How do we understand the boundaries of individual creatures? What are the systems of interdependency that bind all living creatures together? Plants were among thefirst to colonize the planet. They created the soil and the atmosphere that made life possible for animals. They are some of the largest and oldest life forms on Earth. In spite of their primacy, Western cultures have traditionally regarded plants as the lowest life forms, lacking mobility, sensation, and communication. But recent research argues that plants move and respond to their environment, communicate with each other, and form partnerships with other species. Art, poetry, and essays by cultural anthropologists, experimental plant biologists, philosophers, botanists and foresters expose the complex interactions of the vibrant living world around us and give us a lens through which we can explore our intertwined histories."-- Provided by publisher |
| General note | This book has its origins in the Calgary Institute for the Humanities' 38th Annual Community Seminar, which took place in May 2018. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Other forms | Issued also in electronic format. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Issuing body | Co-published by: Calgary Institute for the Humanities. |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021386732 |
| ISBN | 9781773850900 (softcover) |
| ISBN | 1773850903 (softcover) |
| ISBN | (open access pdf) |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
| ISBN | (kindle) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |