Southall, Oliver
Rowan (Botanical)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789147124
- author:
- Southall, Oliver
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.61 kg
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Gardening, Trees,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Rowan: A Cultural History of a Timeless Plant Oliver Southall explores the multifaceted world of the rowan, a shrub often associated with nostalgia and environmental activism. Through its history in myth, medicine, literature, land art, and rewilding, this book uncovers the many meanings of the rowan, revealing our changing relationships with nature and landscape. As we journey through time, Southall raises urgent questions about how we value and relate to the non-human world. The rowan's significance is revealed in its various guises, from a potent symbol of nostalgia to an emblem of environmental activism. This eclectic history charts the evolution of human connections with the natural world, inviting readers to reflect on their own place within it. By examining the rowan's diverse roles and meanings, Southall offers a nuanced exploration of our cultural heritage and its relationship with the environment.
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