Thus Spoke The Plant

Explore the profound insights of Monica Gagliano's groundbreaking work in 'Thus Spoke The Plant.' This captivating phytobiography unfolds a collection of narratives that illuminate the rich, communicative life of plants, revealing their unique cognition and consciousness. Through her innovative research in plant bioacoustics, Gagliano presents compelling evidence that plants are not merely passive organisms; they exhibit learning, memory, and the ability to communicate with each other, challenging the conventional view of plants held in scientific materialism. Each of the 176 pages is packed with personal encounters and collaborative stories from plants, plant shamans, and indigenous elders, making them the voice of nature’s wisdom. The book integrates lived experiences with scientific findings, showcasing Gagliano’s pioneering contributions to understanding how plants learn and social interaction. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, researchers, and anyone curious about the plant kingdom, this trade paperback serves not only as a source of knowledge but as an invitation to rethink our relationship with the natural world. Dive into the revolutionary concept of plant consciousness and discover the incredible narratives that challenge our perception of life itself. Enjoy FREE shipping on this must-have book for anyone interested in the interconnections of life forms and the environmental sciences. Allow 10 days for delivery to absorb the lessons of the plant world!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781623172435
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 176


Description:
In this "phytobiography"--a collection of stories written in partnership with a plant--research scientist, Monica Gagliano, reveals the dynamic role plants play in genuine first-hand accounts from her research into plant communication and cognition. By transcending the view of plants as the objects of scientific materialism, Gagliano encourages us to rethink plants as people--beings with subjectivity, consciousness, and volition, and hence having the capacity for their own perspectives and voices. The book draws on up-close-and-personal encounters with the plants themselves, as well as plant shamans, indigenous elders, and mystics from around the world and integrates these experiences with an incredible research journey and the groundbreaking scientific discoveries that emerged from it. Gagliano has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers on how plants have a Pavlov-like response to stimuli and can learn, remember, and communicate to neighboring plants. She has pioneered the brand-new research field of plant bioacoustics, for the first time experimentally demonstrating that plants emit their own 'voices' and, moreover, detect and respond to the sounds of their environments. By demonstrating experimentally that learning is not the exclusive province of animals, Gagliano has re-ignited the discourse on plant subjectivity and ethical and legal standing. This is the story of how she made those discoveries and how the plants helped her along the way.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.