The Roots of Civilisation by John Newton
Takes a closer look at various plants that most of us take for granted, but which have changed the world, for better and for worse. This title charts the advances in science and medicine and includes fresh frontiers such as genetic modification and the plants grown by NASA in outer space.
John Newton is a freelance writer, journalist and novelist. For Murdoch Books, John has written A Little Taste of Spain and Beppi: A Life in Three Courses. John's awards for food writing include The Golden Ladle for Best Food Journalism in the 2005 World Food Media Awards. John lives in Sydney and recently raised his first broad beans, tomatoes and strawberries in his inner city courtyard.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781741962420 |
| ISBN 10 | 1741962420 |
| Title | The Roots of Civilisation |
| Author | John Newton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Murdoch Books |
| Year published | 2009-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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