The Ethnobotanical

Name: The Ethnobotanical
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781529427400
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A world tour of Indigenous plant knowledge

By Dr Sarah Edwards

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In The Ethnobotanical, Dr Sarah Edwards explores the fascinating relationship between people and plants, focusing on how various cultures have historically used plants for medicinal, nutritional, and ritualistic purposes. The book delves into the science behind these interactions, showcasing the intricate balance between human needs and the natural environment. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in the interconnectedness of nature and human culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of plants and human cultures. It offers a deep dive into how different societies use plants in medicine, cuisine, and tradition, providing rich insights into the natural world and its influence on human life. Ideal for those who appreciate science, nature, and the diverse ways plants shape our societies.

The Ethnobotanical

A stunning history of indigenous plant knowledge, from origin myths to medical applications

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Since the beginning of humanity's existence, plants have provided us with everything we need for our survival—they sustain us with air to breathe, food to eat, materials to make clothes and shelter with, and medicine to treat and prevent disease. Their beauty can also enhance our mood and provide spiritual and emotional nourishment.

Western science has 'discovered' and named innumerable plant species over the course of its colonial history. To many Indigenous peoples, however, plants have been recognised for centuries as sentient beings, imbued with spirit and agency to help humanity.

Publishing in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, The Ethnobotanical offers a unique and beautiful perspective on plants and their roles in the lives of peoples from across the planet.

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The Ethnobotanical by Dr Sarah Edwards has been well received, being described as a significant and valuable contribution to the literature that explores the relationship between plants and people.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529427400

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Greenfinch

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 969g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Dr. Sarah Edwards is an ethnobotanist and biodiversity informaticist who worked for many years at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and now lectures at the University of Oxford. She is also the current plant records officer for Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum. Sarah was awarded her PhD from the University of London in 2006, and was a postdoctoral research fellow at UCL School of Pharmacy until 2013, where she is currently an Honorary Research Associate. Her research has included investigating medicinal plant use in the favelas of northeast Brazil; traditional plant knowledge in collaboration with Aboriginal communities in northern Australia; environmental factors in the aetiology of equine grass sickness; and the evidence base of herbal medicines. Sarah is the lead author of the book Phytopharmacy: An Evidence-Based Guide to Herbal Medicinal Products (Wiley, 2015)