Botanical Progress, Horticultural Innovation and Cultural Changes

Botanical Progress, Horticultural Innovation and Cultural Changes
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Publisher : Dumbarton Oaks
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 0884023273
ISBN-13 : 9780884023272
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Book Synopsis Botanical Progress, Horticultural Innovation and Cultural Changes by : Michel Conan

Download or read book Botanical Progress, Horticultural Innovation and Cultural Changes written by Michel Conan and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 2007 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights religious, artistic, political, and economic consequences of horticultural pursuits, exploring the roles of peasants, botanists, horticulturists, nurserymen, and gentlemen collectors in these developments, and offering a reflection on horticulture's future in the context of environmental devastation and ecological uncertainty.


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