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Jan 12, 2016
Neccesity for Botanists Everywhere
For a person interested in biology, evolution, genetics, zoology or botany this book will be relevant. Silvertown writes in a very efficient and understandable way so even a non science reader will not lack in understanding. The book shows in great detail the efficiency of plants to adapt, as studied by Darwin, but also the implications of their adaptations in regards to human doings such as pollution and pesticides, etc. Fantastic book and a quick read with a plethora of valuable information to any science enthusiast.
Dec 24, 2015
Great
It is wonderful how the book follows the path of the Cambridge scientists even when some actions the researchers took along the way were unnecessary. This book is a perfect example of the difficulty faced by scientists in making reliable and accurate discoveries for mankind.
Dec 24, 2015
Very Informative and Easy to Read
If you want to understand what happens to every system of your body when under chronic stress this is a must read. Even though it was published a while ago it is still well relevant today to the ever increasing information of the effects of long term stress on individuals in our society.