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Tree Stories: How Trees Plant Our World and Connect Our Lives

內容簡介

內容簡介 樹木在人類歷史上扮演無數種重要的角色，時而代表自由的象徵、宇宙探索先鋒；也是古代歷史的保存者和謀殺凶器，從藝術、政治、科學到犯罪鑑識，樹的故事同時也形塑了地球的生命樣貌。義大利知名植物學家史蒂芬諾‧曼庫索(Stefano Mancuso)，也是神經生物學家和哲學家，他以獨樹一格的筆調和極富洞察力的細節，書寫8個關於樹木為人類歷史帶來顯著影響的故事，從被製作成超昂貴名琴─史特拉迪瓦里小提琴的紅雲杉，到破解「世紀之罪」的木梯，史蒂芬諾結合科學與他個人充滿活力的聲音，揭示世界的綠色版圖如何改變人類的生命進程，同時不忘指出，我們應給予這些了不起的植物更多關注與保護。Trees have played countless roles in human history - by turns hopeful symbols of freedom, pioneering space travellers, keepers of ancient history and accessories to murder. From art to politics, science to crime, these are the stories of the trees that have shaped life on Earth.Neurobiologist and philosopher Stefano Mancuso brings his signature charm and eye for unforgettable detail to tell eight stories of trees that have rooted themselves in human history - from the red spruces that were made into Stradivarius' violins to the wooden ladder that solved 'The Crime of the Century'.Combining scientific vigour with his inimitable voice, Mancuso reveals the amazing ways that the world's green-print has shaped the course of our lives, issuing a passionate rallying cry for greater care and attention towards the plants that have helped us survive and thrive.

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各界推薦 Captivating ― IndependentHighly engaging ... varied and always entertaining ― BookmunchScience should be taught like one of the humanities - not simply as an apprenticeship for would-be researchers, but also as an aesthetic and spiritual pursuit for everyone: to show us how wondrous the world really is and how privileged we are to be in it. This requires teachers who combine special expertise with broad vision - like the Italian botanist Stefano Mancuso -- Colin Tudge ― Resurgence and EcologistInsightful essays about the wondrous qualities of plants and humanity's relationship with them ... The reflections are as entertaining as they are educational and showcase the overlooked complexity of plant life. Shot through with wisdom and joy, this will captivate readers. ― Publishers Weekly

作者介紹

作者介紹 Stefano MancusoStefano Mancuso is a leading authority in plant neurobiology, which explores signalling and communication at all levels of biological organization. He teaches at the University of Florence and has been ranked 'world changer' by the New Yorker. His works, including The Revolutionary Genius of Plants and The Incredible Journey of Plants, are widely translated all over the world.

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最佳賣點

最佳賣點 : ─從藝術、政治、科學到犯罪鑑識，從天價古名琴到破解百年懸案的木梯─
義大利植物學家Stefano Mancuso細數歷史上改變人類歷史的樹木和他們獨一無二的故事