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| Titre : | Plant Resins: Chemistry, Evolution, Ecology, and Ethnobotany |
| Auteurs : | JEAN LANGENHEIM |
| Type de document : | document électronique |
| Editeur : | [S.l.] : Timber Press, 2003 |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-0-88192-574-6 |
| Index. décimale : | 620.192 (Polym├¿res, plastiques) |
| Résumé : |
Few people are aware of the great diversity of resin-producing plants or the remarkable roles resins play for plants and people. Resins evolved millions of years ago to defend plants against their enemies, as recorded by fossil resins like amber, and humans have used them since prehistory. Plant Resins tells the whole story about these fascinating plant products. The book is richly illustrated with maps, color and black-and-white photographs, and exquisite line drawings by Jesse Markman. This comprehensive and integrated discussion of resins will appeal to botanists, ecologists, ethnobotanists, chemists, anthropologists, archeologists, museum conservators, and amber enthusiasts. ### Review "Langenheim, a respected resin authority, has done a commendable task. Few books have been published on this topic, so her book will be the benchmark for resins." ÔÇöR. P. Poincelot, *Choice*, October 2003 (*Choice*) "An authoritative and definitive work of interest and utility to readers working in botany, biology, chemistry, ecology, anthropology, or history." ÔÇöCharlotte Tancin, *Huntia*, June 2005 (*Huntia*) "An excellent complement to the conservation, art technology, and cultural history literature and one that can offer great enrichment and enjoyment. So, a must-have browser!" ÔÇöRuth E. Norton, *Journal of the American Institute for Conservation*, Fall/Winter 2005 (*Journal of the American Institute for Conservation*) ### Book Description Resins evolved millions of years ago to defend plants against their enemies, as recorded by fossil resins like amber, and humans have used them since prehistory. Plant Resins tells the whole story about these fascinating plant products. |
