Ancient Botany

Nonfiction, History, Civilization, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Ancient History
Cover of the book Ancient Botany by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin ISBN: 9781134386789
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 5, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
ISBN: 9781134386789
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 5, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Gavin Hardy and Laurence Totelin have brought together their botanical and historical knowledge to produce this unique overview of ancient botany. It examines all the founding texts of botanical science, such as Theophrastus' Enquiry into Plants, Dioscorides' Materia Medica, Pliny the Elder's Natural History, Nicolaus of Damascus' On Plants, and Galen' On Simple Remedies,but also includes lesser known texts ranging from the sixth century BCE to the seventh century CE, as well as some material evidence. The authors adopt a thematic approach rather than a chronological one, considering important issues such as the definition of a plant, nomenclature, classifications, physiology, the link between plants and their environment, and the numerous usages of plants in the ancient world. The book also takes care to place ancient botany in its historical, social and economic context. The authors have explained all technical botanical terms and ancient history notions, and as a result, this work will appeal to historians of ancient science, medicine and technology; classicists; and botanists interested in the history of their discipline.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Gavin Hardy and Laurence Totelin have brought together their botanical and historical knowledge to produce this unique overview of ancient botany. It examines all the founding texts of botanical science, such as Theophrastus' Enquiry into Plants, Dioscorides' Materia Medica, Pliny the Elder's Natural History, Nicolaus of Damascus' On Plants, and Galen' On Simple Remedies,but also includes lesser known texts ranging from the sixth century BCE to the seventh century CE, as well as some material evidence. The authors adopt a thematic approach rather than a chronological one, considering important issues such as the definition of a plant, nomenclature, classifications, physiology, the link between plants and their environment, and the numerous usages of plants in the ancient world. The book also takes care to place ancient botany in its historical, social and economic context. The authors have explained all technical botanical terms and ancient history notions, and as a result, this work will appeal to historians of ancient science, medicine and technology; classicists; and botanists interested in the history of their discipline.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Carriage of Goods by Sea, Land and Air by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book The Decadence of Delphi by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book The Earth Policy Reader by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book Transforming Korean Politics: Democracy, Reform, and Culture by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book Teaching and Learning Languages by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book Energy Security by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book Project Psychology by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book The Future of Urban Form by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book Early Modern Women in the Low Countries by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book Course Notes: Constitutional and Administrative Law by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book Chinese Environmental Aesthetics by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book Achieving Sustainable Mobility by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book Industrial Psychology and the Production of Wealth by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book The Philosophy of Science and Economics by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
Cover of the book Eighteenth Century England by Gavin Hardy, Laurence Totelin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy