John Cardina
Lives of Weeds: Opportunism, Resistance, Folly
Lives of Weeds: Opportunism, Resistance, Folly
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Lives of Weeds explores the history of weeds and their relationship to humans, showing how they have shaped our lives and driven social inequality, economic instability, and environmental disruptions. It also reveals the ethical questions about agriculture and the environment that arise from the technologies directed against weeds.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2021
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Lives of Weeds delves into the intricate history of weeds and their complex relationship with humans. Through eight interconnected narratives, John Cardina presents a fresh perspective on the origins, inevitability, and ecological significance of these resilient plants. By seamlessly integrating botany, history, ecology, and evolutionary biology with the social dimensions of humanity's ancient struggle with feral flora, Cardina demonstrates how weeds have shaped and been shaped by our interactions with the natural world.
Weeds and their management have had profound impacts on human societies. They have driven nomads towards settled communities, fostered social stratification, caused environmental disruptions, and driven the development of genetically modified crops (GMOs). These weeds have contributed to social inequality, economic instability, the infestation of suburban social norms, anger in the American heartland, and the perpetuation of pesticide use worldwide.
Lives of Weeds sheds light on the ethical implications of the technologies employed to control weeds. It raises questions about agriculture and the environment and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the intricate connections between the weeds surrounding us and our daily choices. By exploring the multifaceted history and impacts of weeds, Lives of Weeds offers a thought-provoking and enlightening journey into the complex relationship between humans and these often-overlooked but influential plants.
Weight: 418g
Dimension: 153 x 230 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501758980
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