The botany of desire : a plants-eye view of the world
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Waterville, Me. : G.K. Hall, 2001.
ISBN
0783896417, 9780783896410
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355 pages (large print) ; 24 cm.
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North Providence - Large Print (2nd Floor)
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Published
Waterville, Me. : G.K. Hall, 2001.
Format
Large Print
Language
English
ISBN
0783896417, 9780783896410

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 338-353).
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Focusing on the human relationship with plants, the author uses botany to explore four basic human desires--sweetness, beauty, intoxication, and control--through portraits of four plants that embody them: the apple, tulip, marijuana, and potato.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Pollan, M. (2001). The botany of desire: a plants-eye view of the world . G.K. Hall.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Pollan, Michael. 2001. The Botany of Desire: A Plants-eye View of the World. G.K. Hall.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Pollan, Michael. The Botany of Desire: A Plants-eye View of the World G.K. Hall, 2001.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Pollan, Michael. The Botany of Desire: A Plants-eye View of the World G.K. Hall, 2001.

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