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People, Plants and Genes: The Story of Crops and Humanity

by Denis J. Murphy

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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 still rely on plants forbasic show more food needs, not to mention clothing, shelter, medicines and tools. This special relationship has tied toget show less

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Genres: Nonfiction, Anthropology, Science & Nature, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 630 — Applied science & technology Agriculture Farming / Crops & Produce
LCC: SB106 .B56 .M87 — Agriculture Horticulture. Plant propagation. Plant breeding Plant culture
BISAC: SCI SCIENCE Life Sciences Botany
MED MEDICAL Genetics

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Published: 2007
Genres: Nonfiction, Anthropology, Science & Nature, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 630
LCC: SB106 .B56 .M87

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