9781331891130 - the classification of flowering plants, vol. 1 (classic reprint) de rendle, alfred barton (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of plant classification from the days of early naturalists right up until the present, cutting through the complexity to explain how we now understand the relationships between flowering plants. The book explains how past theories influenced pioneering ideas, such as the insights of Greek and Roman scholars, the discoveries of the 16th and 17th centuries, and the theories proposed in the 19th century. Ultimately, the book shows how our current approach to classification emerged: a system that combines the most valuable characteristics of earlier systems to provide us with today's model that is both practical and based on sound scientific understanding. It's an engaging account of how our understanding of flowering plants developed over many centuries, and an accessible and expertly written introduction to the world of plant classification. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…