Science and Colonial Expansion: The Role of the British Royal Botanic Gardens - Lucile H. Brockway - Books - Yale University Press - 9780300091434 - September 10, 2002
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Science and Colonial Expansion: The Role of the British Royal Botanic Gardens

Lucile H. Brockway

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Science and Colonial Expansion: The Role of the British Royal Botanic Gardens

An analysis of the political effects of scientific research as exemplified by economic botany during the 19th century. It examines how the British botanic garden network developed and transferred economically important plants to different parts of the world to promote the Empire's prosperity.


232 pages, 8 b-w illus.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released September 10, 2002
ISBN13 9780300091434
Publishers Yale University Press
Pages 232
Dimensions 153 × 228 × 15 mm   ·   326 g
Language English