Item Tag: Robin Wall Kimmerer

Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Title:Gathering Moss: A Natural And Cultural History Of MossesISBN13:9780870714993ISBN10:0870714996Author:Kimmerer, Robin Wall (Author)Description:Living At The Limits Of Our Ordinary Perception, Mosses Are A Common But Largely Unnoticed Element Of The Natural World Gathering Moss Is A Beautifully Written Mix Of Science And Personal Reflection That Invites Readers To Explore And Learn From The Elegantly Simple Lives Of Mosses Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Book Is Not An Identification Guide, Nor Is It A Scientific Treatise Rather, It Is A Series Of Linked Personal Essays That Will Lead General Readers And Scientists Alike To An Understanding Of How Mosses Live And How Their Lives Are Intertwined With The Lives Of Countless Other Beings, From Salmon And Hummingbirds To Redwoods And Rednecks Kimmerer Clearly And Artfully Explains The Biology Of Mosses, While At The Same Time Reflecting On What These Fascinating Organisms Have To Teach Us Drawing On Her Diverse Experiences As A Scientist, Mother, Teacher, And Writer Of Native American Heritage, Kimmerer Explains The Stories Of Mosses In Scientific Terms As Well As In The Framework Of Indigenous Ways Of Knowing In Her Book, The Natural History And Cultural Relationships Of Mosses Become A Powerful Metaphor For Ways Of Living In The World Gathering Moss Will Appeal To A Wide Range Of Readers, From Bryologists To Those Interested In Natural History And The Environment, Native Americans, And Contemporary Nature And Science Writing Binding:Paperback, PaperbackPublisher:OREGON ST UNIV PRPublication Date:2003-03-01Weight:0.63 lbsDimensions:0.44” H x 9” L x 6.06” WNumber of Pages:168Language:English