Gathering Moss
- A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses
- Indbinding:
- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 192
- Udgivet:
- 1. juli 2021
- Størrelse:
- 196x129x23 mm.
- Vægt:
- 146 g.
- 4-7 hverdage.
- 12. november 2024
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- 1 valgfrit digitalt ugeblad
- 20 timers lytning og læsning
- Adgang til 70.000+ titler
- Ingen binding
Abonnementet koster 75 kr./md.
Ingen binding og kan opsiges når som helst.
Beskrivelse af Gathering Moss
Gathering Moss is a captivating book penned by the talented Robin Wall Kimmerer. Published in 2021 by Penguin Books Ltd, the book offers an intriguing exploration of the world of mosses. The genre is a blend of nature writing and scientific exploration, providing you with a unique perspective on the often-overlooked miniature world of moss. Kimmerer, a renowned botanist and author, uses her expertise to weave a tale that is as informative as it is engaging. In Gathering Moss, you will find yourself immersed in a world you never knew existed, learning about mosses in a way you never thought possible. Published by Penguin Books Ltd, this is a must-read for nature enthusiasts and curious minds alike.
Forlagets beskrivelse af Gathering Moss
'Kimmerer blends, with deep attentiveness and musicality, science and personal insights to tell the overlooked story of the planet's oldest plants' Guardian'Bewitching ... a masterwork ... a glittering read in its entirety' Maria Popova, BrainpickingsLiving at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses. In these interwoven essays, Robin Wall Kimmerer leads general readers and scientists alike to an understanding of how mosses live and how their lives are intertwined with the lives of countless other beings. Kimmerer explains the biology of mosses clearly and artfully, while at the same time reflecting on what these fascinating organisms have to teach us. Drawing on her experiences as a scientist, a mother, and a Native American, Kimmerer explains the stories of mosses in scientific terms as well as within the framework of indigenous ways of knowing. In her book, the natural history and cultural relationships of mosses become a powerful metaphor for ways of living in the world.
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