Ethnobotany: Evolution of a Discipline - Tapa dura

This collection calls to anyone interested in the cultural origins of medicine, as well as the conservation of the environments from which this knowledge emanates. ... I urge everyone interested in natural medicine to read this book. It is a literary treasure. The essays in "Ethnobotany" taken together paint a comprehensive picture of both the long history and broad scope of field. I feel that this book is an essential addition to the collection of anyone interested in ethnobotany. -- Cristina Ugarte "Economic Botany" (02/01/1996) There is little doubt that this reference will become a classic for teaching ethnobotany, in field work, and in laboratory research for generations to come. Overall, the editors did a splendid job in presenting the breadth and depth of this exciting field. -- Ronald A. Balsamo "Plant Science Bulletin" (02/01/1996) This textual benchmark in the field of ethnobotany will undoubtedly find lasting value as recommended reading for students of ethnobotany and related subjects. A timely volume that presents a broad overview of ethnobotany, showing how this rapidly developing field of inquiry has evolved to its present day high degree of sophisticaiton. This volume will be a fixture in Botanical History, with thirty-six excellent articles that cover a grand variety of topics of these sciences... An indispensable addition for every botanist and pharmacologist. An important reference for anyone interested in a whole range of fields related to plants and people from anthropology to sociology; highly recommended for all libraries. -- L. G. Kavaljian "Choice" (09/01/1996) It is a wonderful volume that literally traces the scientific development of the discipline... I can think of no more significant message at this point in time for our species. -- Steven R. King "Lloydiana" (01/30/1996) Ethnobotany gives a very stimulating and useful overview of the first 100 years of this field. The book will hopefully be the basis for further theoretical and methodological developments. -- Michael Heinrich "Anthropos" (02/01/1996) Readers interested in the topics will find these essays to be succinct and current overviews of each area... and it should be reccomended to all libraries covreing ethnobotany. -- John A. Beutler "International Journal of Pharmacology" (08/01/1997) This book is a must for scholars in this field. It is a gold mine for literature references on almost every aspect of ethnobotany. Overall, the editors did a spendid job in presenting the breadth and depth of this exciting field. -- Ronald A. Balsamo "Plant Science Bulletin" (02/01/1996) "A timely volume that presents a broad overview of ethnobotany, showing how this rapidly developing field of inquiry has evolved to its present day high degree of sophisticaiton."--Northeastern Naturalist, February 1998 "An important reference for anyone interested in a whole range of fields related to plants and people from anthropology to sociology; highly recommended for all libraries."--L. G.--L. G. Kavaljian "Choice " "An important, in-depth academic study of a discipline for those with a serious interest in ethnobotany." --Library Journal "An important reference for anyone interested in a whole range of fields related to plants and people from anthropology to sociology; highly recommended for all libraries." --Choice "Readers interested in the topics will find these essays to be succinct and current overviews of each area. . . and it should be recommended to all libraries covering ethnobotany." --International Journal of Pharmacology "There is little doubt that this reference will become a classic for teaching ethnobotany, in field work, and in laboratory research for generations to come." --Quarterly Review of Biology "Overall, the editors did a splendid job in presenting the breadth and depth of this exciting field." --Plant Science Bulletin "I feel that this book is an essential addition to the collection of anyone interested in ethnobotany." --Economic Botany "Ethnobotany gives a very stimulating and useful overview of the first 100 years of this field. The book will hopefully be the basis for further theoretical and methodological developments." --Anthropos "This volume will be a fixture in Botanical History, with thirty-six excellent articles that cover a grand variety of topics of these sciences. . . . An indispensable addition for every botanist and pharmacologist." --Tropical Biology Review "A timely volume that presents a broad overview of ethnobotany, showing how this rapidly developing field of inquiry has evolved to its present day high degree of sophistication." --Northeastern Naturalist "This textual benchmark in the field of ethnobotany will undoubtedly find lasting value as recommended reading for students of ethnobotany and related subjects." --Discovery "This collection calls to anyone interested in the cultural origins of medicine, as well as the conservation of the environments from which this knowledge emanates. . . . I urge everyone interested in natural medicine to read this book. It is a literary treasure." --Library Letter An important, in-depth academic study of a discipline for those with a serious interest in ethnobotany. Library Journal An important reference for anyone interested in a whole range of fields related to plants and people from anthropology to sociology; highly recommended for all libraries. Choice Readers interested in the topics will find these essays to be succinct and current overviews of each area. . . and it should be recommended to all libraries covering ethnobotany. International Journal of Pharmacology There is little doubt that this reference will become a classic for teaching ethnobotany, in field work, and in laboratory research for generations to come. Quarterly Review of Biology Overall, the editors did a splendid job in presenting the breadth and depth of this exciting field. Plant Science Bulletin I feel that this book is an essential addition to the collection of anyone interested in ethnobotany. Economic Botany Ethnobotany gives a very stimulating and useful overview of the first 100 years of this field. The book will hopefully be the basis for further theoretical and methodological developments. Anthropos This volume will be a fixture in Botanical History, with thirty-six excellent articles that cover a grand variety of topics of these sciences. . . . An indispensable addition for every botanist and pharmacologist. Tropical Biology Review A timely volume that presents a broad overview of ethnobotany, showing how this rapidly developing field of inquiry has evolved to its present day high degree of sophistication. Northeastern Naturalist This textual benchmark in the field of ethnobotany will undoubtedly find lasting value as recommended reading for students of ethnobotany and related subjects. Discovery This collection calls to anyone interested in the cultural origins of medicine, as well as the conservation of the environments from which this knowledge emanates. . . . I urge everyone interested in natural medicine to read this book. It is a literary treasure. Library Letter "

Published on the 100th anniversary of the science of ethnobotany, this volume provides a comprehensive summary of the history and modern state of the field. The 36 articles from scientists across the world present a truly global perspective.