Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
152
Language
English
Published
Jan 12, 2023
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN-10
1501386581
ISBN-13
9781501386589
Description
Exploring the intricate world of mushrooms, this book delves into their surprising roles in nature and culture. Authors Sara Rich, Christopher Schaberg, and Ian Bogost examine how these fascinating fungi are not just food or hallucinogens but pivotal players in our ecosystems, with complex life cycles and relationships with other organisms.
Through various lenses, including science, history, and philosophy, the authors illuminate the myriad ways mushrooms intersect with human experience. Readers are invited to appreciate not only the beauty of mushrooms but also their significance, sparking curiosity about the natural world's more enigmatic inhabitants.
Through various lenses, including science, history, and philosophy, the authors illuminate the myriad ways mushrooms intersect with human experience. Readers are invited to appreciate not only the beauty of mushrooms but also their significance, sparking curiosity about the natural world's more enigmatic inhabitants.