The Secret Life of Plants - Softcover

Tompkins, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8129104938 ISBN 13: 9788129104939

Verlag: Rupa, 2004

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Explore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. A perennial bestseller.

In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the rich psychic universe of plants. Now available in a new edition, The Secret Life of Plants explores plants' response to human care and nurturing, their ability to communicate with man, plants' surprising reaction to music, their lie-detection abilities, their creative powers, and much more. Tompkins and Bird's classic book affirms the depth of humanity's relationship with nature and adds special urgency to the cause of protecting the environment that nourishes us.

--Washington Post

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Peter Tompkins (1919–2007) was an American journalist, war correspondent, and author best known for his works on espionage, history, and the hidden powers of plants. The Secret Life of Plants became a cult classic, influencing discussions on plant intelligence and holistic science. His career reflects a unique blend of hard-nosed reporting and mystical exploration. 

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The world of plants and its relation to mankind as revealed by the latest scientific discoveries. Plenty of hard facts and astounding scientific and practical lore.--Newsweek

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Rupa
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 8129104938
• ISBN 13: 9788129104939
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 418
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: preigu GmbH & Co. KG; mail@preigu.de; ; Lengericher Landstr. 19; Osnabrück; Niedersachsen; 49078; Deutschland