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Plants That Kill: A Natural History of the World's Most Poisonous Plants (Hardba
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Specifiche dell'oggetto
- Condizione
- ISBN
- 0691178763
- EAN
- 9780691178769
- Manufacturer
- Princeton University Press
- Brand
- Princeton University Press
- Binding
- TC
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691178763
ISBN-13
9780691178769
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240377138
Product Key Features
Book Title
Plants That Kill : a Natural History of the World's Most Poisonous Plants
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Botany, Plants / General, Natural History
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
40.1 Oz
Item Length
3.8 in
Item Width
19.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-952293
Reviews
"[ Plants That Kill ] will appeal to everyone interested in plants, from the amateur gardener to the professional botanist." ---Barbara Paul Robinson, Wall Street Journal, "Elizabeth Dauncey and Sonny Larsson have provided the world with a book that is detailed and comprehensive in the information it supplies while, at the same time, is a model of simplicity in its outlay and in allowing the reader to find quickly the particular piece of information being sought. It has been a long time since I was as impressed as I am by Plants that Kill ." ---Ian Lipke, Queensland Reviewers Collective, Elizabeth Dauncey and Sonny Larsson have provided the world with a book that is detailed and comprehensive in the information it supplies while, at the same time, is a model of simplicity in its outlay and in allowing the reader to find quickly the particular piece of information being sought. It has been a long time since I was as impressed as I am by Plants that Kill . ---Ian Lipke, Queensland Reviewers Collective, [ Plants That Kill ] will appeal to everyone interested in plants, from the amateur gardener to the professional botanist. ---Barbara Paul Robinson, Wall Street Journal
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
581.65
Synopsis
A full-color illustrated guide to the natural history of the most poisonous plants on earthThis richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and chemical warfare.Featuring hundreds of color photos and diagrams throughout, Plants That Kill explains how certain plants evolved toxicity to deter herbivores and other threats and sheds light on their physiology and the biochemistry involved in the production of their toxins. It discusses the interactions of poisonous plants with other organisms--particularly humans-and explores the various ways plant toxins can target the normal functioning of bodily systems in mammals, from the effects of wolfsbane on the heart to toxins that cause a skin reaction when combined with the sun's rays. This intriguing book also looks at plants that can harm you only if your exposure to them is prolonged, the ethnobotany of poisons throughout human history, and much more.A must for experts and armchair botanists alike, Plants That Kill is the essential illustrated compendium to these deadly and intriguing plants.Provides an authoritative natural history of the most poisonous plants on earthFeatures hundreds of color illustrations throughoutLooks at how and why plants produce toxinsDescribes the effects of numerous poisonous plants, from hemlock and deadly nightshade to poppies and tobaccoExplains poisonous plants' evolution, survival strategies, physiology, and biochemistryDiscusses the uses of poisonous plants in medicine, rituals, warfare, and more, A full-color illustrated guide to the natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and chemical warfare. Featuring hundreds of color photos and diagrams throughout, Plants That Kill explains how certain plants evolved toxicity to deter herbivores and other threats and sheds light on their physiology and the biochemistry involved in the production of their toxins. It discusses the interactions of poisonous plants with other organisms--particularly humans--and explores the various ways plant toxins can target the normal functioning of bodily systems in mammals, from the effects of wolfsbane on the heart to toxins that cause a skin reaction when combined with the sun's rays. This intriguing book also looks at plants that can harm you only if your exposure to them is prolonged, the ethnobotany of poisons throughout human history, and much more. A must for experts and armchair botanists alike, Plants That Kill is the essential illustrated compendium to these deadly and intriguing plants. Provides an authoritative natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth Features hundreds of color illustrations throughout Looks at how and why plants produce toxins Describes the effects of numerous poisonous plants, from hemlock and deadly nightshade to poppies and tobacco Explains poisonous plants' evolution, survival strategies, physiology, and biochemistry Discusses the uses of poisonous plants in medicine, rituals, warfare, and more, "This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and chemical warfare."--Dust jacket.
LC Classification Number
QK100.A1
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