The Allure of Fungi

Name: The Allure of Fungi
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486308576
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By Alison Pouliot

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The Allure of Fungi by Alison Pouliot explores the fascinating world of fungi, shedding light on their critical roles in ecosystems and their interactions with humans and other organisms. The author takes readers on an engaging journey, blending scientific insights with personal encounters, to reveal the hidden wonders and ecological significance of these often-overlooked organisms within the natural world. It's an intriguing look at how fungi connect life forms in complex ways, inviting us to broaden our understanding of nature's intricate web.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with the rich, diverse world of fungi and their essential role in ecosystems. It offers a captivating exploration of the intersection between fungi, humans, and the environment, blending science with storytelling to reveal the hidden wonders and complexities of these intriguing organisms.

The Allure of Fungi

An interdisciplinary exploration of fungi, showcasing stunning photographs.

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Although relatively little known, fungi provide the links between the terrestrial organisms and ecosystems that underpin our functioning planet.

The Allure of Fungi presents fungi through multiple perspectives – those of mycologists and ecologists, foragers and forayers, naturalists and farmers, aesthetes and artists, philosophers and Traditional Owners. It explores how a history of entrenched fears and misconceptions about fungi has led to their near absence in Australian ecological consciousness and biodiversity conservation.

Through a combination of text and visual essays, the author reflects on how aesthetic, sensate experience deepened by scientific knowledge offers the best chance for understanding fungi, the forest and human interactions with them.

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Alison Pouliot's The Allure of Fungi combines striking macrophotography with rich storytelling to explore the mystery and beauty of fungi. The use of shallow depth in the images enhances this sense of enigma, complementing the informative chapters. The blend of evocative imagery and insightful writing invites readers to gain a deeper emotional understanding of this often-overlooked kingdom.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486308576

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 750g

Pages: 280

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About the Author

Alison Pouliot is a natural historian who is passionate about fungi. She moves between northern and southern hemispheres to have two autumns each year, guaranteeing a double dose of fungi. Her extraordinary photographs reflect her research on the ecology and conservation of fungi. In this book she documents a forgotten corner of the natural world that is both beguiling and fundamental to life.

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