People, Plants and Genes
The Story of Crops and Humanity
This book provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary overview of human-plant interactions and their social consequences from the hunter-gatherers of the Palaeolithic Era to the 21st century molecular manipulation of crops. It links the latest advances in molecular genetics, climate research and archaeology to give a new perspective on the evolution of agriculture and complex human societies across the world. Even today, our technologically advanced societies stillrely on plants for basic food needs, not to mention clothing, shelter, medicines and tools. This special relationship has tied together people and their chosen plants in mutual depen…
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-0-19-152582-7
- EAN: 9780191525827
- Produktnummer: 13961450
- Verlag: Oxford University Press
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
- Plattform: PDF
- Masse: 17'988 KB
- Abbildungen: 52 (48 line & 4 HT)
Über den Autor
Denis J Murphy is Professor of Biotechnology and Head of the Biotechnology Unit at the University of Glamorgan in Wales, UK, and also works as a government advisor in the areas of agriculture and biotechnology in the UK and overseas. He has broad interests in research and education, including running a schools outreach programme, and frequently participates in public debates on scientific issues ranging from stem cells & cloning to GM crops & organicfarming.
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