ISBN: 9780884023272 - botanical progress, horticultural innovation, and cultural change (18 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good+. Very lightly used. Just a little shelfwear. Dumbarton Oaks Colloquium on the History of Landscape Architecture XXVIII held at Dumbarton Oaks, May 6-8, 2004. From Roman times to the present, knowledge of plants and their cultivation have exerted a deep impact on cultural changes. This book highlights the religious, artistic, political, and economic consequences of horticultural pursuits. Far from a mere trade, horticulture profoundly affected Jewish and Persian mystical poetry and caused deep changes in Ottoman arts. It contributed to economic and political changes in Judea, Al Andalus, Japan, Yuan China, early modern Mexico, Europe, and the United States. This book explores the roles of peasants, botanists, horticulturists, nurserymen and gentlemen collectors in these developments, and concludes with a reflection on the future of horticulture in the present context of widespread environmental devastation and ecological uncertainty.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 4to, 278 pp, extensively illustrated throughout in colour and black and white. Card covers, an excellent second hand copy. Dumbarton Oaks Colloquium on the History of Landscape Architecture XXVIII. Papers presented May - 6-8 2004.

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Condizione: New. 2007. Paperback. . . . . .

Paperback. Condizione: New. Illustrated.

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Condizione: New. pp. 278 Figures (Col.), Illus., Map (Some Col.).

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Softcover. Condizione: VG+ (Very Good plus). From Roman times to the present, knowledge of plants and their cultivation have exerted a deep impact on cultural changes. This book highlights the religious, artistic, political, and economic consequences of horticultural pursuits. Far from a mere trade, horticulture profoundly affected Jewish and Persian mystical poetry and caused deep changes in Ottoman arts. It contributed to economic and political changes in Judea, Al Andalus, Japan, Yuan China, early modern Mexico, Europe, and the United States. This book explores the roles of peasants, botanists, horticulturists, nurserymen and gentlemen collectors in these developments, and concludes with a reflection on the future of horticulture in the present context of widespread environmental devastation and ecological uncertainty. pp. 278 illusts #1019 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. (Please note: Over standard weight or size. Orders via ABE Books or Biblio or from Overseas may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval or contact us to confirm postage cost.). …

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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 278 pages. 10.50x9.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

1st edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description: 278 p.: ill. (some col.), maps (some col.); 27 cm. Notes: "Dumbarton Oaks Colloquium on the History of Landscape Architecture XXVIII, held at Dumbarton Oaks, May 6-8, 2004"--P. preceding t.p. In conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution Department of Botany, and the United States Botanical Garden. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Ethnobotany ; Congresses;Human-plant relationships; Horticulture Social aspects; Botanical gardens Social aspects; Ethnobotany ; Congresses. Human-plant relationships ; CongressesHorticulture Social aspects ; Congresses.Botanical gardens Social aspects ; Congresses.Ethnobotany; History; Gardens; Plants and civilization; Botanical gardens; Botany;Environmentalism;Environmental policy;Landscape architecture;Botanical progress;Horticultural innovation;Landscaping; Horticulture.Other names: Conan, Michel. Kress, W. John.Smithsonian Institution. Dept. of Botany. United States Botanic Garden.Dumbarton Oaks Colloquium on the History of Landscape Architecture (28th : 2004). Genre:Conference report. 1 Kg.…

1st edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description: 278 p.: ill. (some col.), maps (some col.); 27 cm. Notes: "Dumbarton Oaks Colloquium on the History of Landscape Architecture XXVIII, held at Dumbarton Oaks, May 6-8, 2004"--P. preceding t.p. In conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution Department of Botany, and the United States Botanical Garden. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Ethnobotany ; Congresses;Human-plant relationships; Horticulture Social aspects; Botanical gardens Social aspects; Ethnobotany ; Congresses. Human-plant relationships ; CongressesHorticulture Social aspects ; Congresses.Botanical gardens Social aspects ; Congresses.Ethnobotany; History; Gardens; Plants and civilization; Botanical gardens; Botany;Environmentalism;Environmental policy;Landscape architecture;Botanical progress;Horticultural innovation;Landscaping; Horticulture.Other names: Conan, Michel. Kress, W. John.Smithsonian Institution. Dept. of Botany. United States Botanic Garden.Dumbarton Oaks Colloquium on the History of Landscape Architecture (28th : 2004). Genre:Conference report. 1 Kg.…

Condizione: New. KlappentextFrom Roman times to the present, knowledge of plants and their cultivation have exerted a deep impact on cultural changes. This book highlights the religious, artistic, political, and economic consequences of horticultural.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From Roman times to the present, knowledge of plants and their cultivation have exerted a deep impact on cultural changes. This book highlights the religious, artistic, political, and economic consequences of horticultural pursuits. Far from a mere trade, horticulture profoundly affected Jewish and Persian mystical poetry and caused deep changes in Ottoman arts. It contributed to economic and political changes in Judea, Al Andalus, Japan, Yuan China, early modern Mexico, Europe, and the United States. This book explores the roles of peasants, botanists, horticulturists, nurserymen and gentlemen collectors in these developments, and concludes with a reflection on the future of horticulture in the present context of widespread environmental devastation and ecological uncertainty. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Illustrated.