Brilliant Green: The Surprising History and Science of Plant Intelligence

Discoveries over the past fifty years have challenged the idea that plants are unthinking and inert, leading scientist Stefano Mancuso presents a new paradigm in our understanding of the vegetal world in Brilliant Green. He argues that plants process information, sleep, remember, and signal to one another, showing that they are intelligent and aware.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 184 pages
\n Publication date: 30 November 2018
\n Publisher: Island Press
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A renowned plant scientist presents a groundbreaking perspective on the botanical realm, accompanied by a fervent advocacy for the intelligence of plant life. Throughout centuries, philosophers and scientists have maintained the notion that plants lack cognitive abilities and are essentially inert. However, remarkable discoveries made in the past fifty years have called this notion into question, unveiling the intricate inner workings of plants. In Brilliant Green, esteemed scientist Stefano Mancuso presents a transformative paradigm in our comprehension of the vegetal world. He compellingly argues that plants possess the capacity to process information, engage in sleep, form memories, and communicate with one another, thus debunking the notion of their passivity. This captivating and passionate exploration delves into the intricate inner workings of the plant kingdom, serving as both a botany lesson and a manifesto. Through Brilliant Green, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the remarkable intelligence and awareness exhibited by these silent yet remarkable organisms.

\n Weight: 214g\n
Dimension: 204 x 133 x 12 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781610917315\n
Edition number: None ed.\n