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This book explores the transformative impact of the matsutake mushroom on human communities in China, offering fresh perspectives on the interconnectedness of human and non-human worlds. It challenges the traditional human- and animal-centric views of action and agency, illustrating the dynamic roles that mushrooms play in shaping environments and relationships. The narrative focuses on the matsutake, a highly sought-after species that influences lives from the Tibetan plateau to its final destination in Japan. Many Tibetan and Yi individuals dedicate themselves to harvesting this wild delicacy, which fuels a multibillion-dollar global trade despite failed attempts to cultivate it in labs. However, the story transcends mere exploitation of a commodity; it reveals the intricate, symbiotic interactions among mushrooms, plants, humans, and animals. The book delves into the perspectives of both the mushrooms and the people who profit from them, presenting a captivating exploration of science and culture. This thought-provoking work highlights the profound ways fungi shape our planet and existence, inviting readers to reconsider the relationships between all forms of life.
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What a Mushroom Lives For, Michael J. Hathaway
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2023
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- Titel
- What a Mushroom Lives For
- Untertitel
- Matsutake and the Worlds They Make
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Michael J. Hathaway
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2023
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 296
- ISBN10
- 0691225907
- ISBN13
- 9780691225906
- Reihe
- Kategorien
- Schlagwörter
- Natur, Naturwissenschaften, Wissenschaft, Pflanzen, Ökologische Thematik, Naturbeobachtung, Pilze & Mykologie, Mikrobiologie, Biodiversität, Schimmel, Symbiose, Kiefer
- Beschreibung
- This book explores the transformative impact of the matsutake mushroom on human communities in China, offering fresh perspectives on the interconnectedness of human and non-human worlds. It challenges the traditional human- and animal-centric views of action and agency, illustrating the dynamic roles that mushrooms play in shaping environments and relationships. The narrative focuses on the matsutake, a highly sought-after species that influences lives from the Tibetan plateau to its final destination in Japan. Many Tibetan and Yi individuals dedicate themselves to harvesting this wild delicacy, which fuels a multibillion-dollar global trade despite failed attempts to cultivate it in labs. However, the story transcends mere exploitation of a commodity; it reveals the intricate, symbiotic interactions among mushrooms, plants, humans, and animals. The book delves into the perspectives of both the mushrooms and the people who profit from them, presenting a captivating exploration of science and culture. This thought-provoking work highlights the profound ways fungi shape our planet and existence, inviting readers to reconsider the relationships between all forms of life.