Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewThe environmental diversity of North America is astounding--from circumpolar tundra with a small number of plants more than a few centimeters tall to the lush semitropical forests of the southeastern United States and the Caribbean Basin. No less remarkable is the record of plant usage by the various indigenous peoples who have been living here for more than 12,000 years. For the vast majority of this time, their livelihood--food, shelter, fuel, and medicine--depended on their knowledge and use of the plants that surrounded them. The most comprehensive overview in more than half a century on the interconnectedness of people and plants, this book and its companion volume, People and Plants in Ancient Western North America, present the latest information on three major topics: the uses of native plants, the history of crops and their uses, and the impact of humans on their environment. They not only contribute to our understanding of the lives of prehistoric people but also serve as guides for designing sustainable living today. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul E. MinnisPublisher: University of Arizona Press Imprint: University of Arizona Press Dimensions: Width: 14.90cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.644kg ISBN: 9780816529124ISBN 10: 0816529124 Pages: 440 Publication Date: 30 January 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPaul E. Minnis is Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
