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The Nation of Plants

The International Bestseller
By Stefano Mancuso
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In The Nation of Plants, renowned botanist Stefano Mancuso envisions a world governed by the principles of plant life. Through a series of "laws," he explores the wisdom of plants in adapting to environmental changes and sustaining life, encouraging readers to reconsider humanity's role in the ecological balance by taking cues from the plant kingdom. This science and nature work serves as both a thought experiment and a call to action for a more harmonious existence with our environment.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate, often overlooked world of plants and are curious about their sophisticated communication systems and ecological roles. It offers an engaging exploration of plant intelligence, presenting a unique perspective on how these remarkable organisms could guide us in creating a more sustainable future.

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The Nation of Plants

This playful manifesto - presented for the plant nation by a leading neurobiologist - is an international bestseller.

This playful manifesto - presented for the plant nation by a leading neurobiologist - is an international bestseller

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As plants see it, humans are not the masters of the Earth but only one of its most unpleasant and irksome residents. They have been on the planet for only about 300,000 years (nothing compared to the three billion years of plant evolution), yet have changed the conditions of the planet so drastically as to make it a dangerous place for their own survival. It's time for the plants to offer advice.

In this playful, philosophical manifesto, The Nation of Plants, Stefano Mancuso, expert on plant intelligence, presents a new constitution on which to build our future as beings respectful of the Earth and its inhabitants. These eight articles—the fundamental pillars on which plant life is based—must henceforth regulate all living beings.

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Critics have praised The Nation of Plants for its inventive and thought-provoking exploration of how plants might shape a constitution for Earth. Mancuso is lauded for his engaging writing style and whimsical yet impactful approach, blending scientific facts with historical examples to advocate for environmental consciousness. The book is seen as a necessary read for anyone interested in the interactions between people and plants, offering insightful reflections on coexisting sustainably on our planet.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788168601

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Translated by Gregory Conti
  • Translated by Gregory Conti

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Stefano Mancuso is a leading authority in plant neurobiology, which explores signalling and communication at all levels of biological organization. He teaches at the University of Florence and has been ranked 'world changer' by the New Yorker. His works, including The Revolutionary Genius of Plants and The Incredible Journey of Plants, are widely translated all over the world.

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