Tales From The Underground

A Natural History Of Subterranean Life

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David Wolfe

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The first book to explore the fascinating-and essential-world beneath our feet. There are over one billion organisms in a pinch of soil, and many of them perform functions essential to all life on the planet. Yet we know much more about deep space than about the universe below. In Tales from the Underground, Cornell ecologist David W. Wolfe lifts the veil on this hidden world, revealing for the first time what makes subterranean life so unique and so precious. Home to miniscule water bears and microscopic bacteria, mole rats and burrowing owls, the underground reigns supreme as it produces important pharmaceuticals, recycles life's essential elements, and helps plants gather nutrients. An original, awe-inspiring journey through a strange realm, Tales from the Underground will forever alter our appreciation of the natural world around-and beneath-us.

Author Biography:

David W. Wolfe is Associate Professor of Plant Ecology in the Department of Horticulture at Cornell University, and a member of Cornell's Biogeochemistry Program. Much of his research is focused on soil conservation, and the impact of climate change on plants and soils. He has published many journal articles and academic papers. This is his first book.

Release date NZ

May 2nd, 2002

Author

David Wolfe

Audiences

Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Undergraduate

Pages

240

Dimensions

153x227x14

ISBN-13

9780738206790

Product ID

2582050

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