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The Botany of Desire
by Michael Pollan
A farmer cultivates genetically modified potatoes so that a customer at McDonald's half a world away can enjoy a long, golden french fry. A gardener plants tulip bulbs in the autumn and in the spring has a riotous patch of colour to admire. Two simple examples of how humans act on nature to get what we want. Or are they? What if those potatoes and tulips have evolved to gratify certain human desires so that humans will help them multiply? What if, in other words, these plants are using us just as we use them? In blending history, memoir and superb science writing, Pollan tells the story of four domesticated species - the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato. All four plants are integral to our everyday lives and Pollan demonstrates how each has thrived by satisfying one of humankind's most basic desires. Weaving fascinating anecdote and accessible science, Pollan takes the reader on an absorbing journey through the landscape of botany and desire. It is a journey that will change the way we think about our place in nature
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(320 pages) a book which brilliantly twists our perception of nature by showing us nature's perspective of us. edition new ed (Paperback)
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Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 2002. Paperback. 1 Ed. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket.
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Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 2002. Paperback. 1 Ed. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket.
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Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 304 p.
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2002-Paperback----Used-Acceptable-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available.
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What's the difference between fiction and reality? Ficton has to make sense. Tom Clancy. If you buy this book, it will ship from Kentucky. It may have some writing and highlighting. If this is a book for class, it might not have some of the extra materials it originally came with like the CD or any access codes. You probably don't need those anyway, but you might want to check with your professor first just in case. Please email us if you have any questions, and thanks for checking us out.
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Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response.
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Clean with no writings or highlights. Covers slightly folding out with use-80137X.
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0375760393 Textbook Student edition. CD NOT INCLUDED. FRONT COVER ABSENT. Cover has used book stickers or residue. Good binding. NO apparent loose pages. NO apparent missing pages. May have unnoticed missing pages, as this is a USED book and pages get lost easily. Heavy writing and highlighting. Marker on cover or bottom edge of book. aj.
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Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company.
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