Plants form a fundamental element of the biosphere, and the evolution of plants has directly affected the evolution of animal life and the evolution of the Earth's climate. Plants have also become essential to humans t only in the form of cereal crops, fruit, and vegetables, but in their many other uses in wood and paper, and in providing medicines. Their aesthetic importance too in our parks and gardens as well as in wildflower meadows and great forests should t be underestimated. In this Very Short Introduction Timothy Walker, Director of the Botanical Gardens in Oxford, provides a concise account of the nature of plants, their variety, their evolution, and their importance and uses, stressing the need and efforts for their conservation for future generations. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10
0199584060
ISBN-13
9780199584062
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113821058
Product Key Features
Author
Timothy Walker
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Science & Mathematics: Textbooks & Study Guides
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
114g
Height
174mm
Width
113mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Oxford
Spine
8mm
Series Title
Very Short Introductions
Content Note
15 Black and White Illustrations
Author Biography
Timothy Walker has degrees in both botany and horticulture, and has been director of the Botanic Garden in Oxford for 23 years.